Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, dead at 96, remembered for her faith, defense of human dignity October 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Catholics are remembering civil rights leader Dolores Huerta as a woman whose faith inspired her lifelong mission of service.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV voted by mail in Illinois midterms October 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has submitted his vote by mail-in ballot for the upcoming Illinois midterm elections, the Vatican confirmed.
Notre Dame residence rector cleared of anonymous online abuse allegations October 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News The University of Notre Dame has cleared and rehired a former residence rector of anonymous online sexual assault allegations, as her civil defamation case against her unknown accusers proceeds in an Indiana court.
Pope Leo requested mail ballot for Illinois midterms, says clerk October 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV requested a mail ballot for the upcoming Illinois midterm elections, according to a county official.
Mass. abortion law repeal backed by Catholic bishops hits nearly 100K signatures to get on 2028 ballot October 29, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News As the nation’s Catholics conclude Respect Life Month, Massachusetts pro-life advocates are challenging a new law in that state expanding abortion, and have collected nearly 100,000 voter signatures to put the issue back on the ballot in 2028.
Archdiocese of New York reaches $800 million abuse settlement October 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of New York has reached an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims brought under lookback laws in that state and involving clergy and staff.
Vatican diplomat warns UN of arms race in space, calls for ban on all space weapons October 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As space-based technologies and exploration expand, the Vatican’s top diplomat at the United Nations is warning against the militarization of outer space — and the lack of a sufficiently strong legal framework to counter such a threat.
Haitian Catholics in Philly mark 50 years of faith, despite immigration crackdown October 22, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Haitian Catholics in Philadelphia are marking a half century of faith and fellowship, amid Trump administration crackdowns on immigration, uncertainty about current deportation protections and ongoing gang violence in Haiti.
Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery October 21, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer.
Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire October 19, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Two Canadian Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and pledged prayer following a deadly fire at one of that nation’s military bases.
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.
Catholics challenge moral, legal grounds of ‘barbaric’ US plan to livestream execution October 14, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Catholic leaders across the nation are continuing to express their shock and concern over the Trump administration’s plans to livestream a military execution.
