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Cardinal Tobin: The Church is one, but includes everyone
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium #23, describes the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, as “the perpetual … Learn More
U.S. dioceses observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
Dioceses nationwide are observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Cardinal Blase Cupich and Bishop Barry Knestout are urging renewed vigilance and commitment to the protection of children. In a … Learn More
Pope celebrates Mass in Central Africa’s largest Catholic church
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the second-largest Catholic Church in Africa on April 22, telling Catholics in the oil-rich nation that “the future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your … Learn More
‘Called by Name’ campaign invites young men to consider priesthood
“Often, the voice of God can be heard through the encouragement of others,” said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., in a letter to the faithful introducing a new effort to … Learn More
Pope Leo begins visit to Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV arrived April 21 in Equatorial Guinea, the fourth and final country of his 11-day apostolic journey in Africa, where he met the country’s longtime ruler and urged its civil … Learn More
‘Continuing the Journey’ conference nourishes youth ministers
“Being a youth minister gives me purpose,” said Tom Ferraioli, one of the participants at “Continuing the Journey,” a weekend conference for those involved in youth ministry and catechesis. Held … Learn More
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- Diocese ‘hires’ AI fundraising staffer in pilot program. Meet ‘Maria’
by Gina Christian on April 23, 2026 at 9:15 pmMaria is the centerpiece of a pilot program the diocese has launched to enhance its development strategy. The post Diocese ‘hires’ AI fundraising staffer in pilot program. Meet ‘Maria’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Churchby Courtney Mares on April 23, 2026 at 8:54 pm
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples,… The post Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Church first appeared on OSV News.
- New national garden promises healing for abuse survivors and all Catholicsby Katie Yoder on April 23, 2026 at 6:19 pm
"We can't heal alone. We want to heal with you, with our Church, with the bishops, with the priests. We want to heal together." The post New national garden promises healing for abuse survivors and all Catholics first appeared on OSV News.
- Indigenous coalition continues challenge to mining project on religious liberty groundsby Kate Scanlon on April 23, 2026 at 5:54 pm
An Indigenous coalition filed an updated lawsuit in Phoenix to block a land transfer including their sacred site at Oak Flat, Arizona, from destruction. The post Indigenous coalition continues challenge to mining project on religious liberty grounds first appeared on OSV News.
- Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiersby Dale Gavlak on April 23, 2026 at 5:37 pm
Lebanese Christians in Debel are celebrating the gift of a new statue of Jesus on the cross after a recent act of desecration by two Israeli soldiers drew global outrage. The post Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers first appeared on OSV News.
