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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
Jesus is always close by, Pope Leo tells young people
Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said. “I encourage you to ensure that parish activities are … Learn More
2026 Annual Appeal seeks to help the Church’s mission flourish
In a video message introducing the 2026 Annual Appeal, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, called the effort “an invitation to carry out the successful mission of our … Learn More
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- US-Israeli war on Iran is failing the Church’s just war test, bishops warn
by Gina Christian on March 12, 2026 at 4:11 pmSince the start of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, some U.S. Catholic bishops have highlighted Church teaching on what constitutes a "just war." The post US-Israeli war on Iran is failing the Church’s just war test, bishops warn first appeared on OSV News.
- After 900 years, monks of iconic French La Trappe Abbey consider leaving historic monasteryby Caroline de Sury on March 12, 2026 at 3:02 pm
The monks of La Trappe Abbey in Normandy may leave their monastery in 2028, the abbey announced. The post After 900 years, monks of iconic French La Trappe Abbey consider leaving historic monastery first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV names Augustinian prelate as new prefect of charity dicasteryby Courtney Mares on March 12, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Pope Leo XIV has named a Spanish Augustinian bishop as the new prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, reassigning Cardinal Krajewski to serve as archbishop of his home diocese in Poland. The post Pope Leo XIV names Augustinian prelate as new prefect of charity dicastery first appeared on OSV News.
- Sen. Hawley introduces bill to revoke FDA approval of abortion pillby Kate Scanlon on March 12, 2026 at 1:09 am
The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, if enacted, would revoke the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the drug. The post Sen. Hawley introduces bill to revoke FDA approval of abortion pill first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Rebirth’ art project offers counternarrative for Father Rupnik accusers, abuse survivorsby Sarah Mac Donald | Global Sisters Report on March 11, 2026 at 9:38 pm
"Rebirth" aims to help survivors "piece the fragments back together and give them ... the face of a new life, or at least a life that can still be lived." The post ‘Rebirth’ art project offers counternarrative for Father Rupnik accusers, abuse survivors first appeared on OSV News.
