Leo: Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive June 3, 2026By Deborah Castellano Lubov OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has encouraged the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith made visible in Eucharistic processions, recalling that this week the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi.
What is the point of a pilgrimage? March 28, 2026By Deborah Castellano Lubov OSV News Filed Under: Commentary What is the point of a pilgrimage? Where did this idea come from for Catholics? There is considerable evidence throughout Scripture, which supplies theological significance to the concept. Even today we see many embracing this activity with passion and the commitment of time and resources.
Vatican diplomat decries ‘eugenic’ termination of Down syndrome pregnancies March 24, 2026By Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News A Vatican diplomat in Geneva issued a call for greater commitment to the defense of the dignity and rights of people with Down syndrome, decrying the current “discriminatory and eugenic practices” related to prenatal screening.
Every Church institution must listen to victims of abuse, Pope Leo XIV says March 17, 2026By Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News Addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors March 16, Pope Leo XIV underlined the importance of preventing abuse in the Church, insisting that such responsibility must be concretely confronted and not delegated.
Are the crown of thorns, holy nails and other relics of Christ real? April 14, 2025By Deborah Castellano Lubov OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Easter The history of relics — authentic or fake — is an amazing, fascinating chapter of Christian history through the centuries, especially the relics of Jesus Christ, which remain the most venerated and famous.
