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God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says
Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo XIV said, chastising those who use God’s name in their dark and deadly pursuits. “God cannot be enlisted by darkness,” … Learn More
From the Archives: Mass for Peace in Ireland, 1984
A Mass was offered for peace in Ireland at Holy Cross Parish in Harrison on March 11, 1984. Members of the Harrison Fire Department, seen in the background, listen to … Learn More
Despite declines, Catholic sisters committed to Church’s mission
Research over the past six decades reveals that the number of Catholic sisters has steadily declined, but they remain committed to what they believe matters most — expanding ministries and … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Lent helps us come to know the depth of God’s love for us
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Lent is the time of year when the Church encourages us to do a thorough examination of our spiritual health, and then to … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Celebrating Catholic Sisters
Catholic Sisters Week, celebrated March 8-14, shines a spotlight on the contributions of women religious who minister to God’s people through prayer, service, and love for Christ and the Gospel. … Learn More
Vatican: Humanity risks replacing God with ‘world governed by machines’
The Vatican’s International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a “world ruled by machines,” it risks replacing the “living God” with a counterfeit “virtual … Learn More
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- Christians in Holy Land face further despair, suffering, Latin Patriarchate official says
by Junno Arocho Esteves on March 16, 2026 at 2:45 pmDue to the border closures, many have "lost access to their livelihoods, including teachers and support staff at the Christian schools in Jerusalem." The post Christians in Holy Land face further despair, suffering, Latin Patriarchate official says first appeared on OSV News.
- St. Patrick wasn’t actually born Irish, but here are 11 early saints who wereby OSV News on March 16, 2026 at 9:30 am
While the great evangelizer of Ireland is widely celebrated, here are 11 Irish saints who continued St. Patrick's efforts to spread the Gospel. The post St. Patrick wasn’t actually born Irish, but here are 11 early saints who were first appeared on OSV News.
- God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope saysby Carol Glatz on March 15, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo XIV said, chastising those who use God's name in their dark and deadly pursuits. The post God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic familyby Katie Yoder on March 15, 2026 at 6:05 pm
"The Optimist" brings to life the incredible story of Heller (1929-2021), who escaped the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz as a teen helped by a Catholic family. The post ‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic family first appeared on OSV News.
- In new pastoral message, El Paso bishop calls for end to mass deportationsby Kate Scanlon on March 15, 2026 at 6:03 pm
Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called for an end to mass deportation and redoubled efforts to show solidarity with those affected by that policy in a new pastoral message released March 15. The post In new pastoral message, El Paso bishop calls for end to mass deportations first appeared on OSV News.
