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‘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
One year ago: Pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday
One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It came the day after Easter, when — barely able to raise his hands — he gave … Learn More
Buenos Aires caravan marks anniversary of Pope Francis’s death
María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores — the childhood neighborhood of the late Pope Francis — to commemorate the … Learn More
‘Heart of the Church’ is ‘alive and beating,’ Pope says in Angola
Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of Angolan Catholics in praying the rosary on April 19 at southern Africa’s most visited Catholic shrine, calling the pilgrimage site a place where “the heart of … Learn More
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- Appeals court upholds Texas law on Ten Commandments in public schools
by Kate Scanlon on April 22, 2026 at 7:06 pmA federal appeals court on April 21 narrowly upheld a Texas law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The post Appeals court upholds Texas law on Ten Commandments in public schools first appeared on OSV News.
- In Central Africa’s largest Catholic church, Pope Leo tells faithful: ‘The future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your choices’by Courtney Mares on April 22, 2026 at 5:41 pm
MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the second-largest Catholic Church in Africa April 22, telling Catholics in the oil-rich nation that “the future of… The post In Central Africa’s largest Catholic church, Pope Leo tells faithful: ‘The future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your choices’ first appeared on OSV News.
- See what missionaries say Pope Leo’s Africa trip was (really) all aboutby Ines San Martin on April 22, 2026 at 5:22 pm
"I primarily come to Africa as a pastor … to be with and to celebrate with, to encourage and accompany, all of the Catholics throughout Africa.” The post See what missionaries say Pope Leo’s Africa trip was (really) all about first appeared on OSV News.
- Marquette Law survey: Most Americans say US did not have sufficient reasons for Iran warby Kate Scanlon on April 22, 2026 at 3:53 pm
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Most Americans say they do not believe there were sufficient reasons for the U.S. to carry out combat operations in Iran, according to a new Marquette Law… The post Marquette Law survey: Most Americans say US did not have sufficient reasons for Iran war first appeared on OSV News.
- Trump participates in Bible reading after AI depiction resembling Jesus, Pope Leo controversiesby Kate Scanlon on April 22, 2026 at 2:28 pm
"The America Reads the Bible initiative invites all citizens to once again acknowledge our Nation's extraordinary Biblical foundations." The post Trump participates in Bible reading after AI depiction resembling Jesus, Pope Leo controversies first appeared on OSV News.
