America 250 occasion to reflect on equality as a God-given right, Bishop Barron says May 18, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Feature, News, World News As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it should reflect on how the American understanding of equality is grounded in the belief that all people are equally children of God, Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, said May 17 at a prayer rally on the National Mall.
Pope approves creation of interdicasterial commission on AI May 16, 2026By Isabella H. de Carvalho OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript released May 16. The rescript was signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Eudist sisters face possible eviction with prayer, trust in God — and an attorney May 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A group of women religious serving the imprisoned and impoverished are calling for prayer and assistance, as one of their members faces eviction from a San Diego residence the community has rented for years.
Archdiocese of Baltimore files new proposed plan for Chapter 11 reorganization May 15, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore submitted a proposed plan for reorganization May 15 in an effort to complete its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, with the goal of equitably compensating victims of child sexual abuse by clergy and others affiliated with the Catholic Church in Maryland.
Study: Mass deportation has ‘chilling’ effect on labor market for immigrant, US-citizen workers May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A mass deportation effort carried out by President Donald Trump’s administration could have a significant chilling effect on the economy and the labor market, including for U.S.-born workers, according to a new estimate.
Communion and Liberation founder’s sainthood cause heads to Vatican May 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News The diocesan phase of Msgr. Luigi Giussani, founder of the Communion and Liberation movement, has officially concluded, with his case now advancing to the Vatican for further study.
Police recover beloved saint’s relic taken in brazen theft that shocked Czech Catholics May 15, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Police announced May 15 that the stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found.
UK diocese opens Pedro Ballester’s sainthood cause May 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News, Youth Ministry The Diocese of Salford in northern England announced it has opened the sainthood cause of Pedro Ballester, a Manchester-born student known for his joy and selflessness until his death from cancer at age 21.
Supreme Court leaves in place mail-order distribution of mifepristone during legal challenge May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
New Senate bill aims to protect privacy for charitable donors following pregnancy center case May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A bill reintroduced in the Senate May 14 would increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations, its authors said.
Proposed regulations would further restrict housing, work eligibility for migrants May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The U.S. bishops and other Catholic groups have issued public comments expressing concern about still-pending proposed federal regulations that would further restrict asylum-seekers and other migrants and their families from work authorization and housing assistance.
Catholics await word on Jimmy Lai as Trump meets Xi in Beijing May 14, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News While global issues of Iran, Taiwan, trade and AI are major topics dominating talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at a two-day summit, Catholics around the world hope a major human rights issue is on the table — the freedom of Jimmy Lai, Catholic media entrepreneur and activist who has spent over 1,900 days in prison.
