Survey: National Eucharistic Revival rekindled faith and outreach, but challenges remain January 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The National Eucharistic Revival — a three-year initiative to renew belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, following a marked decline in belief among U.S. Catholics — has rekindled both faith and outreach, according to a new study, although several challenges remain in extending those results to those not already in the pews.
Report: More than 388 million Christians worldwide face ‘high levels’ of persecution January 15, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News More than 388 million Christians — or 1 in 7 believers worldwide — face “high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith,” according to a new report.
‘Many challenges remain’ in making abortion ‘unthinkable,’ says bishop January 14, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Thomas shared his thoughts in a Jan. 13 statement released by the USCCB, ahead of a number of national and local pro-life initiatives held throughout the month.
Anti-trafficking advocates cite aid cuts, immigration crackdowns as key challenges January 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News As the U.S. marked its annual observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan. 11, anti-trafficking advocates told OSV News their work is facing challenges due to funding downturns and fears of reprisal amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns.
SEEK 2026 summons youth to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives January 8, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News, Young Adult Ministry Thousands of youth and young adults across the nation were assured of God’s love — and encouraged to respond to his call in their lives — during an annual gathering spanning three cities, with Pope Leo XIV delivering a special recorded message to participants.
Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law, case precedent January 8, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a Dec. 23 motion seeking to have several counts dismissed in a lawsuit alleging “decades” of sexual abuse against minors by clergy, men and women religious, archdiocesan employees and other affiliated persons.
Church must stand for peace, human rights, says Greenland priest, as US eyes takeover January 8, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The Trump administration’s stated plans to acquire Greenland for the U.S. — either through purchase from Denmark or by military means — are being met with concern, sometimes fear and “a quiet strength” by residents, the Arctic island’s only Catholic parish priest told OSV News.
Caribbean bishops had repeated plea for peace ahead of U.S. attack on Venezuela January 7, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, News, World News Just a few days before the Jan. 3 U.S. strikes on — and temporary takeover of — Venezuela, the Catholic bishops of several Caribbean nations had repeated their earlier plea for peace while expressing support for the Venezuelan people, amid a pre-attack buildup of U.S. military in the region.
New Orleans archbishop apologizes to abuse survivors as settlement takes effect January 6, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans has issued a formal apology to abuse survivors in that archdiocese, following last month’s court approval of a $230 million settlement in the five-year-long bankruptcy case.
Son of Catholic influencer, prayed for by thousands, dies January 6, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, social media, World News The 5-year-old son of Catholic influencer Paul J. Kim succumbed to influenza and sepsis after tens of thousands of people rallied in prayer at the end of December, praying for Micah’s healing.
Venezuela strikes, takeover plans violate international law, says Notre Dame scholar January 5, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, News, World News The U.S. strikes on — and announced temporary takeover of — Venezuela violate both the United Nations Charter and the Christian principles on which it is based, a University of Notre Dame scholar told OSV News.
‘Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,’ Pope Leo tells SEEK 2026 attendees January 2, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Young Adult Ministry “Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,” Pope Leo XIV said in a video address to thousands of youth and young adults attending the SEEK 2026 conference.
