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Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 South American cities in November
Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey to South America of his pontificate Nov. 6-17, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the Vatican has announced. The … Learn More
What does transfiguration mean in the Bible?
The Catholic Church uses a number of complex words to denote specific teachings as well as events that happened in the Bible. These words are translated into English in the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin marks Jesuits’ 150th anniversary in Detroit
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, returned to his hometown of Detroit for a special Mass marking an important milestone for the city’s Jesuit community. In 1877, the then-Bishop … Learn More
Nigeria remains key concern for religious freedom watchdog
Religious persecution predominantly affecting Christian communities in Nigeria remains a key concern for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the commission’s new chair told OSV News in a July 24 interview. … Learn More
Campus ministries gear up for 26-27 academic year
In a few weeks, college students will return to campuses across the Archdiocese of Newark to begin fall classes. First-year and transfer students will be arriving, too, learning to navigate … Learn More
The little-known story of Catholics in Colonial America
When America’s Founding Fathers declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago, Catholicism represented a very small portion of the population — accounting for less than 2% of the … Learn More
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- In Assisi, Pope Leo urges young people to become ‘new saints’
by Courtney Mares on August 6, 2026 at 7:22 pm"Dear young people," Pope Leo said, "today Europe and the whole world are looking to you to be new saints. Dare to believe in the word of the Gospel." The post In Assisi, Pope Leo urges young people to become ‘new saints’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Anniversary of Voting Rights Act time to reflect on participation in democracy, Bishop Garcia saysby OSV News on August 6, 2026 at 7:08 pm
The Voting Rights Act "emerged from the sacrifices and perseverance of countless individuals who worked to secure the fundamental right to vote." The post Anniversary of Voting Rights Act time to reflect on participation in democracy, Bishop Garcia says first appeared on OSV News.
- Previously unpublished letters add to Rupnik abuse case allegationsby Federica Tourn on August 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm
OSV News has learned that 22 previously undisclosed letters from women who belonged to the Slovenian Loyola Community and described alleged abuse by the famed mosaic artist are part of the records of alleged abuse of Father Marko Rupnik. The post Previously unpublished letters add to Rupnik abuse case allegations first appeared on OSV News.
- Acutis AI co-founder explores ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and pope’s call for digital disciplesby Kimberley Heatherington on August 6, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Artificial intelligence is quickly bringing about the end of the world as people know it -- but Pope Leo XIV has an urgent message for everyone: Don't run from the change AI brings; instead, engage it. The post Acutis AI co-founder explores ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and pope’s call for digital disciples first appeared on OSV News.
- Spanish Catholics seek lessons from Ceuta crisis as Our Lady processes through enclave’s streetsby Jonathan Luxmoore on August 6, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Spanish officials confirmed most migrants had now been returned to neighboring Morocco, enabling a traditional August Church festival to go ahead in Cuerta. The post Spanish Catholics seek lessons from Ceuta crisis as Our Lady processes through enclave’s streets first appeared on OSV News.
