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Student ‘Kingdom Builders’ serve Kentucky residents in need
Many college students head for the beach during spring break, but six students from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken spent their time off in Louisa, Kentucky, serving people in … Learn More
Pope celebrates Mass with 120,000 in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 120,000 people in Cameroon’s largest city on April 17, urging “beloved children of the African continent” to share God’s love by feeding … Learn More
Deacon channels personal loss into global mental health ministry
When Deacon Ed Shoener lost his daughter, Katie, to suicide in 2016, her obituary did far more than announce her passing and celebrate her life. “I am convinced that God … Learn More
Pope Leo: St. Augustine invites all to search for God and truth today
Pope Leo XIV spoke to journalists aboard the papal plane on April 15 on the five-hour flight from Algeria to Cameroon, underlining St. Augustine’s enduring importance today, saying that the … Learn More
Keeping kids safe is an all-year effort
Every April, many organizations and communities observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time devoted to renewing our shared commitment to safeguarding children and youth. For churches, schools, sports programs, and … Learn More
Pope Leo in Algeria: God’s heart is not with the wicked or arrogant
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said that “God’s heart is not with the wicked, the arrogant, or the proud” as he visited the Ma Maison care home for the elderly … Learn More
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- Bishops’ pro-life chair concerned about ‘uneven enforcement’ of FACE Act after DOJ report
by Kate Scanlon on April 17, 2026 at 9:19 pm"The DOJ's investigation confirms that advocates for life weren't provided with equal justice," the U.S. bishops' pro-life chairman said.. The post Bishops’ pro-life chair concerned about ‘uneven enforcement’ of FACE Act after DOJ report first appeared on OSV News.
- Just war not ‘a blank check for violence’ and pope is ‘guardian of conscience,’ says bishopby Gina Christian on April 17, 2026 at 8:49 pm
(OSV News) — On April 15, Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, issued a statement clarifying the Catholic Church’s teaching… The post Just war not ‘a blank check for violence’ and pope is ‘guardian of conscience,’ says bishop first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo named one of Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’by Gina Christian on April 17, 2026 at 8:43 pm
(OSV News) — Time magazine has named Pope Leo XIV to its “100 Most Influential People of 2026” list. The accolade was announced April 15, with the first U.S.-born pope… The post Pope Leo named one of Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Vatican ends canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek
by Gina Christian on April 17, 2026 at 8:14 pm(OSV News) — The canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek — a Polish American priest who ministered amid years in Soviet captivity — has been terminated, although Vatican’s decision… The post Vatican ends canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek first appeared on OSV News.
- Washington Roundup: Trump lashes out at Pope Leo; scandals lead to congressional resignations
by Kate Scanlon on April 17, 2026 at 7:47 pmA look at this week in Washington. The post Washington Roundup: Trump lashes out at Pope Leo; scandals lead to congressional resignations first appeared on OSV News.
