OSV News
@osvnews.bsky.social
National & international wire service reporting on Catholic issues & issues that affect Catholics, in accordance with Catholic teaching: a service of Our Sunday Visitor. Read our stories at osvnews.com.
‘Theology of healing’: Franciscan University conference explores Church’s call to heal
‘Theology of healing’: Franciscan University conference explores Church’s call to heal
So much has surfaced in recent decades about the need for healing within the Catholic Church and the world, at least when viewed through the eyes of Katharina Westerhorstmann, a professor of theology and medical ethics at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
osvnews.com
Pope Leo XIV names BIshop Michael Saporito to lead Diocese of Metuchen
Pope Leo XIV names BIshop Michael Saporito to lead Diocese of Metuchen
"While it is not easy to leave the people and places that have formed and sustained me, I welcome this new mission with trust in the Holy Spirit."
osvnews.com
Pope grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica anniversary
Pope grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica anniversary
The Archdiocese of Mexico City announced that Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
osvnews.com
Trump backs Irish unification, bucking US neutrality, drawing US Irish Catholic praise
Trump backs Irish unification, bucking US neutrality, drawing US Irish Catholic praise
President Donald Trump backed Irish unification during a meeting Sept. 12 with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin, a move that drew praise from a U.S. Irish Catholic fraternal organization, but bucked several decades of precedent for the U.S.'s officially neutral position on the question.
osvnews.com
Washington Letter: Cost-of-living worries and Trump take center stage as midterms near
Washington Letter: Cost-of-living worries and Trump take center stage as midterms near
With 50 days left before the midterm elections as of Sep. 14, polls show Americans are increasingly concerned about cost-of-living increases, an issue affecting multiple areas of Catholic social concern.
osvnews.com
The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific
The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific
Each year on Sept. 14, the Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. While we are familiar with the idea that the cross saves, perhaps we are unfamiliar with how the cross accomplishes salvation.
osvnews.com
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M
The Archdiocese of Chicago said it has paid out more than $400 million to abuse survivors, with the announcement coming on the heels of a St. Paul, Minnesota-based firm's recent settlement announcement that also unveiled a national database of clergy it says are credibly abused of sexual abuse.
osvnews.com
Pope Leo visits Vatican Library on his birthday, announces new building in Vatican City
Pope Leo visits Vatican Library on his birthday, announces new building in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Library for the first time as pope on his birthday, Sept. 14, and announced plans for the construction of a new modern building in Vatican City to house the holdings of the library and the Vatican Apostolic Archive.
osvnews.com
As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar
As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar
Pope Leo's "Americanism, and his comfort with popular culture, mass culture and sports make him a likable figure for many people."
osvnews.com
‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales
‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales
"Doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, other faith communities and those of no faith … stood up for the dignity and sanctity of every life."
osvnews.com
Catholic U. theology professor joins Homeland Security as cultural outreach director
Catholic U. theology professor joins Homeland Security as cultural outreach director
The DHS office "conducts strategic engagements" with government at all levels, as well as private, academic, community and faith-based sectors.
osvnews.com
2 decades after Regensburg, Church leaders say Pope Benedict’s speech was misinterpreted but prophetic
2 decades after Regensburg, Church leaders say Pope Benedict’s speech was misinterpreted but prophetic
Pope Benedict concluded "with a clear and radical rejection of the religious motivation for violence, from whatever side it may come," Cardinal Bertone wrote.
osvnews.com
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026
The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given Sunday Sept. 13 at St. Peter's Square.
osvnews.com
Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for "those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day."
osvnews.com
9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation
9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio in his Sept. 11 homily in Washington called for "reconciliation, dialogue, and rebuilding a sense of our common humanity."
osvnews.com
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect
A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state's physician-assisted suicide law for Catholic entities that challenged it.
osvnews.com
Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say
Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say
Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11.
osvnews.com
Extension’s Lumen Christi Award winner to be chosen from 8 finalists and announced in fall
Extension’s Lumen Christi Award winner to be chosen from 8 finalists and announced in fall
"We … offer them congratulations, and a great, big hearted thank you for all they are doing to bring the light of Christ to America."
osvnews.com
Bishop Barron’s new film explores beauty of France’s gothic cathedrals ahead of pope’s visit
Bishop Barron’s new film explores beauty of France’s gothic cathedrals ahead of pope’s visit
(OSV News) -- A new documentary from Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona- Rochester, Minnesota, promises to take viewers on a journey through the gothic cathedrals of France. The film, which hits…
osvnews.com
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause
"Building ties rather than resorting to arms" is what Robert Schuman wanted, said the postulator of the canonization cause for the French statesman.
osvnews.com
Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation
Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation
Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses with which he is affiliated.
osvnews.com
At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace
At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace
"Healing does not just happen. Peace does not just happen. Justice does not just happen. Unity does not just happen. We have to work for it."
osvnews.com
Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy
Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy
The offering placed before the altar on Sept. 11, 2001, was unlike any ever seen at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Manhattan's Financial District: the lifeless body of 68-year-old Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge.
osvnews.com
Notre Dame-Vanderbilt report: Support for democracy rises in Americas, but concerns remain
Notre Dame-Vanderbilt report: Support for democracy rises in Americas, but concerns remain
Support for democracy has begun a modest recovery across the Americas, according to the 2026 Pulse of Democracy report by Notre Dame and Vanderbilt researchers.
osvnews.com
Pope Leo XIV names Franciscan friar as coadjutor of Puerto Rico diocese
Pope Leo XIV names Franciscan friar as coadjutor of Puerto Rico diocese
Father Michael Perry, minister provincial of the Franciscans' Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, thanked God "for this gift to the Church."
osvnews.com
US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians
US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians
A few weeks after Temporary Protected Status for Haiti was terminated, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged the Trump administration to end mass deportations to Haiti.
osvnews.com
Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder
Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder
Bishop Citora Afonso's violent death by "an assassin was a harsh blow to the heart of the Catholic Church in Mozambique and continues to cause us grief."
osvnews.com
