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Conversion of heart needed to end wars, heal Earth, pope says Junno Arocho Esteves August 20, 2026 The social and ecological devastation wrought by war represents not just a political failure, but a moral crisis rooted in a divided heart in need of conversion, Pope Leo XIV said.
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Come to the Water: Eucharist boat procession along the Bayou Teche celebrates faith, history Jaymie Stuart Wolfe August 20, 2026 Since its beginnings more than a decade ago, the Fête-Dieu du Teche — a Eucharistic procession of boats organized by Father Michael Champagne and the Community of Jesus Crucified in the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana — has become one of Louisiana’s most vibrant annual festivals.
Ahead of beatification, the women behind Archbishop Sheen’s missionary work remember hidden labor Ines San Martin August 19, 2026 For almost two decades, behind Archbishop Sheen’s extraordinary reach stood a largely unknown group of women who opened thousands of letters, recorded donations, thanked contributors, and helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches around the world.
A blessing on the road Rita Buettner August 19, 2026 I was surprised. I’ve never had a car pause there so I could enter that stretch of road before. Everyone is always in a hurry.
The abnormal abortion Katie Yoder August 19, 2026 At the end of every March for Life I see them: Dozens of women in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington holding up signs that read, “I Regret My Abortion.” They share their stories each year with tens of thousands of pro-life marchers — and writers like me. They talk about the pain abortion inflicts on women. They give faces and names to an issue.
The day O.J. Brigance testified that every life has value George P. Matysek Jr. August 18, 2026 Brigance, who died Aug. 17 at age 56, was largely incapacitated by ALS and unable to speak without the aid of a computerized voice. Addressing lawmakers considering the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, he spoke passionately about the value of life.
Question Corner: What is the Catholic Church’s current stance on Freemasonry? Jenna Marie Cooper August 17, 2026 Could you clarify the Church’s current stance on Freemasonry? Some seem to think that these days it’s “no different than belonging to Rotary” or any other service club. The local church has parishioners that belong to the local Masonic lodge.
Addressing the ‘valleys of despair’ caused by the growing sports betting industry Charles C. Camosy August 13, 2026 The sports betting industry has seen explosive growth in revenue in the past six years, but how is it affecting society? Ray Kim, director of U.S. Programs & Partnerships at the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about what Catholics should know about the growing addiction issues that have taken hold for many.
