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Women religious sue New York over law they say would force them to assist in patient suicides
19+ min ago (591+ words) July 20, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries sued the state of New York July 17 over a new law allowing physicians to aid…...
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Attends, Gives Homily at Archdiocese of St. Louis’ 200th Anniversary
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (191+ words) The archbishop emeritus of New York cited both the city’s deep Catholic roots and its namesake St. Louis native Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined Archbishop of St. Louis Mitchell T. Rozanski, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, and…...
The Warnings of the Tower of Babel: A Reflection on Magnifica Humanitas
52+ min ago (489+ words) Since its release in May 2026, I have been delving into Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity). This document, subtitled “On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” provides much-needed reflection and information for our…...
Sacred Heart Greenwich appoints co-director of college counseling
43+ min ago (344+ words) Watch the Mass of Thanksgiving live w/ Bishop CaggianoThursday, May 15, 7 PM from St. Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport Sacred Heart Greenwich has named Lindsay Gottfried as co-director of college counseling. With more than a decade of experience in college counseling and student…...
Swiss churches deplore ‘arbitrary’ scrapping of military service exemption
39+ min ago (807+ words) (OSV News) — Catholic Church leaders in Switzerland have protested the “arbitrary” abolition of traditional military service exemptions for clergy, in a move which could encourage similar changes in other European countries. “All Christians are deeply concerned — they don’t agree with…...
St. Mark: The Pope Who Strengthened the Church in a Time of Peace (The Pope Series: Article 34)
44+ min ago (489+ words) Though overshadowed by the longer reign of his predecessor, St. Sylvester I, Pope Mark's contribution reminds us that faithful leadership is measured not by its length but by its impact. Can a pope who served for less than a year…...
“Tragically irresponsible”: Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Ignoring Youths
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (713+ words) Nairobi, 20 July, 2026 / 9:25 pm (ACI Africa). Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba has cautioned against neglecting youths, saying that failing to pay attention to the needs of young people is not only reckless but “tragically irresponsible.” “We gather here to reflect on a…...
Djibouti Catholic Bishop Calls for Extreme Measures to Safeguard Environment
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (1529+ words) Nairobi, 20 July, 2026 / 3:17 pm (ACI Africa). Bishop Jamal Boulos Sleiman Daibes of the only Catholic Diocese in Djibouti has called for extreme measures to safeguard the environment, noting that the Horn of Africa nation is also grappling with climate change. Speaking…...
Pope Leo XIV makes private visit to St. Benedict’s tomb, prays for peace
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (1493+ words) July 20, 2026 Ishmael Adibuah News Briefs 0 Print The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation. Pope Leo XIV made a private visit on July 20 to the Abbey of Montecassino, where St....
How Acadiana Catholic Charities CEO got a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (209+ words) Catholic Charities of Acadiana CEO Kim Boudreaux met with Pope Leo XIV during a private audience at the Vatican as part of her service on the Catholic Charities USA Board of Directors. The meeting took place May 4 and included Catholic…...