Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis October 19, 2026By Fredrick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Catholic leaders in Nigeria’s Diocese of Otukpo are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inalegwu Otache, pastor of St. Margaret Parish in Ajegbe–Awume.
French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation October 19, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News France’s bishops condemned “unacceptable violence” that “gripped” the country over the Oct. 17-18 weekend, saying the scenes of rioting “plunged the country into shock, fear, and despair, raising numerous questions about the root causes of this crisis,” the bishops wrote in their Oct. 19 statement.
Sister John Francis Schilling, St. Frances Academy’s biggest fan and transformative leader, dies at 81 October 19, 2026By Aline Behar Kado Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries As an English teacher, counselor, principal and president, she helped transform the East Baltimore school by strengthening its counseling services, expanding its athletic programs and leading the construction of a gymnasium and community center that became a centerpiece of campus life.
Priest in Ecuador, 53, struck and killed by falling crucifix during Mass October 19, 2026By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A priest in Ecuador was struck and killed by a falling crucifix while celebrating Mass, a tragedy captured during a livestream of the service on Oct. 17.
Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers sustained him after cancer surgery October 19, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News One week after Pope Leo XIV first revealed to the world that he would be undergoing lung surgery, the pope returned to the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, thanking Catholics worldwide for their prayers five days after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital early following lung cancer surgery October 19, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital Oct. 17 after doctors deemed him fit to return to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery.
Parish passports represent ‘new map of hope’ October 19, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come Inspired by his journey along El Camino Trail in Spain, Father Ponton created a portolan, or parish passport, to encourage parishioners to get outside their church’s four walls and learn about one another and the communities their parishes serve.
Sister Mary Katharine Brent dies at 106 October 17, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence Mary Katharine Brent will be offered Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at Mount Providence Convent in Artbutus. Sister Katharine died Oct. 7. She was 106.
As pope faces cancer, biographers say it’s too early to predict changes to his papacy October 17, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Papal biographers agree that assessments of Pope Leo XIV’s future ministry remain premature following his recent lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, while praising his personal disclosure as a major, irreversible shift toward transparency regarding papal health.
Pope Leo calls Putin from hospital urging ceasefire, aid to starving Ukrainians October 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin Oct. 16, calling for a ceasefire in that nation’s war on Ukraine and humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians starving amid a Russian blockade.
Temporary protections for Ukrainians in US set to expire, trigger deportation, archbishop says October 16, 2026By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the temporary protected status (TPS) designation of Ukraine and related benefits were set to terminate Oct. 19. A bipartisan bill introduced in the House of Representatives Oct. 5 would extend temporary protected status for eligible Ukrainians by redesignating protections until July 1, 2029.
Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital October 16, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo XIV since his Oct. 13 lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, showing the pontiff celebrating Mass inside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he continues his recovery.
