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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Kansas Catholic school building vandalized, defaced with swastikas
A Catholic school building in Kansas has been extensively vandalized, with the perpetrators defacing the property with swastikas.
Ukraine religious leaders issue ‘desperate cry’ to world to end Russia’s war
Ukraine’s religious leaders have issued a “desperate cry” to the global faith community, pleading for international action in ending “the humanitarian and spiritual catastrophe” resulting from Russia’s war on their nation.
Pope Leo wears Chicago-made vestments to July 9 ‘care of creation’ Mass
Vestments worn by Pope Leo XIV and his concelebrants July 9 at the first Mass “for the care of creation” were made by a firm in his hometown of Chicago.