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Pope Leo XIV says World Mission Sunday’s legacy helped shape his vocation: ‘Borne fruit in my own life’
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (599+ words) The aim of World Mission Sunday (Oct. 18), established 100 years ago by Pope Pius XI, has “borne fruit in my own life,” said Pope Leo XIV. The pope reflected on the annual observance in a video message posted by Vatican News…...
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics to work for justice, peace and fraternity, remain righteous
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (425+ words) VATICAN CITY — Christians “cannot accept the oppression of the weak and the poor, nor the unjust structures that perpetuate conditions of dependence and injustice,” Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience. By worshipping Christ, “the Righteous One who…...
Fostering critical thinking at Catholic universities can counter ‘false teachers,’ pope says
42+ min ago (584+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pursuing a higher education that values human intelligence can help counter the many “false teachers” exploiting people’s deep yearning for truth, faith and meaning, Pope Leo XIV said. Reason, memory and critical thinking are “fundamental for both…...
At Vatican bishops meeting, cardinal shares how phones are changing family life
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (717+ words) ROME (OSV News) — Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão told the Vatican bishops’ meeting on the family Oct. 8 about the success a parish in his archdiocese in India has had with pastoral family visits and phone-free family evenings. On the second day…...
Fr. Nicholas Callaghan’s Homily: October 8, 2026
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (76+ words) Fr. Nicholas Callaghan reminds us that when we pray to God, we are addressing our Creator, who is more precious than anything we might ask to receive. Fr. Nicholas Callaghan’s Homily: October 8, 2026 By: The Good Newsroom In his homily from…...
St. Francis celebrates Blessing of the Animals
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (76+ words) Valley Roadrunner St. Francis celebrates Blessing of the Animals Rector Kate blessing her dog, Gabriel. St. Francis Episcopal Church in Pauma Valley celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi with its annual pet blessing on Saturday, October 3. Following the…...
‘It’s a great life’: Bishop Austin Vetter carries North Dakota roots to Montana
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (546+ words) HELENA, MONT. (KFYR) - You can take the man out of North Dakota, but you can’t take North Dakota out of the man. Bishop Austin Vetter is living proof. Part Two: ‘We’re filling up.’ Western Montana churches grow under leadership of…...
Worshippers fear for Catholic church under Glasgow merger plans
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (780+ words) Worshippers at St Patrick's Church in Old Kilpatrick say they'd be in tears if their church is forced to close under the new plans announced by the Archdiocese of Glasgow, with the priest saying the memories will live on. The…...
Praising the name of the Lord
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (355+ words) A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the LORD to be praised. (Ps 113:3) I couldn’t help but chuckle when I read this line…...
At Red Mass, Archbishop Broglio urges lawmakers to 'direct our thoughts in the ways of peace'
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (750+ words) WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Lawmakers and those in the legal profession were reminded Oct. 4 that the law should be practiced with “caritas,” Latin for charity, because “the Lord makes it clear that there is a link between love and respect for…...