13+ hour, 9+ min ago   (619+ words) At Old St. Mary’s Church in Philadelphia, a short walk from Independence Hall, the nation’s founding history and the early story of American Catholicism still intersect. While George Washington was not Catholic (he was Anglican), the Father of Our Country…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1493+ words) RIMINI — The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to “re-arm” in a “culture of power,” Pope Leo XIV said. “Let us, then, together free our…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (288+ words) (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed three U.S.-based consultors, all with ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. They are among a dozen newly named consultors to the…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (544+ words) Summer is such a special time. Everything is bursting with life, and everyone seems more cheerful. School is out, vacations are planned, and time is spent with family and friends. Summer’s for hitting the beach, going on a hike, visiting…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (545+ words) In a memorable ballpark moment during the fifth inning of the Chicago White Sox game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 11, thousands of fans at Rate Field joined together for an impromptu “sign of peace,” sharing handshakes, high-fives, and blessings....

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (489+ words) (OSV) On Aug. 12, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published an updated version of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” including revisions approved by the body of bishops in June. Commonly known as the Dallas Charter…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (613+ words) by Junno Arocho Esteves (OSV News) – Christians are called to reflect Mary’s authentic beauty, which is revealed through a life of enduring love rather than worldly aesthetic standards, Pope Leo XIV said. Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15, the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (366+ words) by Junno Arocho Esteves (OSV News) — The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk in the world. According to a report by…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (294+ words) (OSV News) — The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on “disarming technology” and political leaders’ moral responsibility. The theme will be “Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility,” according…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (532+ words) New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act went into effect on Aug. 5. Its supporters describe it as an act of compassion, autonomy, and dignity. They insist that it is narrowly tailored, limited only to competent adults suffering from terminal illness,…...