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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
Essential advice if you’re longing for friendship
A recent post on social media claimed to have the best definition of a best friend. They described this crucial person as: someone who makes your problems their problems so … Learn More
ACN warns of escalating threat to Middle East Christians
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian challenges posed by renewed violence in the Middle East, warning that the spiral of conflict … Learn More
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- Scottish bishops urge recognition of conscientious objection over assisted suicide bill
by Junno Arocho Esteves on March 13, 2026 at 4:28 pmThe state should not compel any organization "to participate in the deliberate ending of life when doing so would violate its ethical or religious principles." The post Scottish bishops urge recognition of conscientious objection over assisted suicide bill first appeared on OSV News.
- Detroit archbishop: Catholics ‘stand in solidarity’ with Jewish community after synagogue attackby Detroit Catholic on March 13, 2026 at 4:03 pm
"We stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters, holding in prayer all those affected by this act of violence," Detroit's archbishop said. The post Detroit archbishop: Catholics ‘stand in solidarity’ with Jewish community after synagogue attack first appeared on OSV News.
- Supreme Court asked to end temporary protections for Haitians backed by US bishopsby Kate Scanlon on March 13, 2026 at 2:56 pm
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a ruling by a federal judge barring it from ending a program shielding Haitians from deportation. The post Supreme Court asked to end temporary protections for Haitians backed by US bishops first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope’s Robin Hood wraps almoner’s mission and returns to Polish hometown as archbishopby Paulina Guzik on March 13, 2026 at 2:04 pm
After 13 years of daring acts of charity, the pope's "Robin Hood" leaves Rome to become archbishop of Lódz, Poland. The post Pope’s Robin Hood wraps almoner’s mission and returns to Polish hometown as archbishop first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV names Benedictine monk as bishop of Belleville Diocese in Illinoisby Courtney Mares on March 13, 2026 at 12:13 pm
Pope Leo XIV has named Father Godfrey Mullen, a Benedictine monk, as the new bishop of Belleville, Illinois. The post Pope Leo XIV names Benedictine monk as bishop of Belleville Diocese in Illinois first appeared on OSV News.
