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France's traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (288+ words) (OSV News) -- French Catholics attached to the traditional Latin Mass but loyal to Rome are expressing deep sadness after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal approval, prompting the Vatican to declare the group in schism…...
US condemns detention of Nicaraguan bishop as Church awaits proof of his safety
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (208+ words) (OSV News) -- Another Nicaraguan bishop remains missing after being apprehended by police, drawing a rebuke from the United States for the ongoing 'attacks on religious freedom' in the increasingly authoritarian country. Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata was detained by police June…...
Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking 'Amoris Laetitia' anniversary
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (243+ words) (OSV News) -- The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops' conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of 'Amoris Laetitia' and focusing on the Church's pastoral approach to families. Pope…...
In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (230+ words) When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on June 6, many expected a successful papal trip. Few expected what unfolded over the following week. The images were difficult to ignore: packed streets in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands; at least…...
Tales of pioneer priests recall the building of Catholic America
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (233+ words) (OSV News) -- For Americans reflecting on the nation's history during its 250th birthday, the word 'pioneer' might conjure up images of settlers' covered wagons trundling into the wilderness; buckskin-clad explorers mapping lands unseen by European eyes; or homesteaders eking out a…...
SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope's warning against it
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (262+ words) (OSV News) -- Despite a personal appeal from Pope Leo XIV, the Society of St. Pius X went ahead July 1 with the unauthorized consecration of four new bishops at its seminary in "c'ne, Switzerland, with Mass broadcasted live and thousands of…...
In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe. Published Jul. 3 2026. Nation.
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (133+ words) The Boston Pilot In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe by Ines San Martin, OSV News Listen to this article now When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on June 6, many expected…...
Tales of pioneer priests recall the building of Catholic America. Published Jul. 3 2026. Nation.
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (139+ words) The Boston Pilot Tales of pioneer priests recall the building of Catholic America by Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News Listen to this article now (OSV News) -- For Americans reflecting on the nation's history during its 250th birthday, the word "pioneer" might conjure…...
Pope Leo overhauls Vatican finance watchdog, revises Rome vicariate reforms in busy day of decrees
1+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) The Boston Pilot Pope Leo overhauls Vatican finance watchdog, revises Rome vicariate reforms in busy day of decrees by Courtney Mares, OSV News Listen to this article now ROME (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV spent what is traditionally his weekly…...
Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging time
1+ week, 1+ day ago (141+ words) The Boston Pilot Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging time by Mark Zimmermann / Catholic Standard, OSV News Listen to this article now TAKOMA PARK, Md. (OSV News) -- As Haitian Catholics often do in…...