US prelates head to Japan on ‘Pilgrimage of Peace’ amid nuclear fears old and new July 30, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — and as renewed nuclear threats emerge in current conflicts — several U.S. Catholic bishops will travel to Japan on a “Pilgrimage of Peace.”
Pope Leo meets with top Russian Orthodox cleric amid war, strained relations July 29, 2025By Gina Christian Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV met with a top Russian Orthodox cleric, the first such visit from Moscow since the papal election, and one that comes amid strained relations with Rome due to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
‘Never get used to violence,’ says NY cardinal after mass shooting in building near St. Patrick’s July 29, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News “We should never get used to violence or lose our respect for the sacredness of human life,” said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, following a deadly mass shooting in that city that claimed four lives, including that of a New York City police officer.
Cardinal Tomasi: Religious communities can play key roles in nuclear disarmament July 28, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Religious communities can “contribute to the global architecture of disarmament and restraint” in several “specific ways” that foster dialogue, prevention and accountability, said Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi, a longtime Vatican diplomat and disarmament advocate.
Kidnapped Nigerian priest who served in Alaska freed July 22, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Missions, News, Religious Freedom, World News A Nigerian priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in June has been released, OSV News has learned.
Archbishop Wenski leads Knights on Bikes to pray rosary at Alligator Alcatraz July 21, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, Knights of Columbus, News, World News Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami and some 25 Knights of Columbus saddled up their motorcycles to pray a rosary at the entrance of Alligator Alcatraz, the controversial migrant detention center recently opened in the Florida Everglades.
FBI to investigate anti-Catholic, antisemitic vandalism at Pittsburgh area church July 21, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Newly installed Bishop Mark A. Eckman of Pittsburgh has expressed his “great sorrow” over “hateful vandalism” at one of his parish churches, which federal authorities are now investigating.
Rhode Island celebrates Pope Leo declaration that baby’s healing was a true miracle July 21, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Rhode Islanders are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s declaration that the healing of a baby born in their state back in 2007 was indeed miraculous, and advances the sainthood cause of a 19th-century Spanish priest.
Proof of life for kidnapped Nigerian priest received by Alaska diocese where he served July 17, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News A kidnapped Nigerian priest, who previously served in Alaska, has managed to contact his home diocese, OSV News has learned.
Study: Devotion to Mary has significant impact on discerning, sustaining vocations July 17, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vocations, World News Devotion to Mary is a significant factor in discerning and sustaining the call to priestly and religious life, according to a new study.
From Boston to Baton Rouge, faithful unite to help Texas flood victims July 16, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News From Boston to Baton Rouge, La., faithful across the nation are reaching out to bring material and spiritual aid to those impacted by the devastating July 4 flash floods in the Texas Hill Country.
New Catholic scouting patch honors Pope Leo XIV July 16, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Scouting, Vatican, World News The Religious Activities Committee of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced five new religious activity programs, which enable scouts to learn more about and deepen their faith.
