Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82 May 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, who retired in 2018 as head of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston amid multiple allegations of grave sexual and financial misconduct, died May 7 at age 82.
Bishop Varden on hope, AI, patience — and not weaponizing Christianity May 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News During his May 7 visit to St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim, Norway, a member of the Trappist monastic order, sat down with OSV News to share his insights on Christian hope, the dangers of AI and weaponizing the Christian faith, and the need for patience in the spiritual life.
New data analysis provides baseline for weighing options on unauthorized immigration, say experts May 7, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News New research shows the number of “undocumented immigrants” — if defined as those without long-term authorization to reside in the U.S., including those granted short-term legal status — reached an estimated 14.6 million in 2024, an “increasingly settled” population that reflects shifts in migration patterns.
Catholic aid organizations remain ‘united in hope’ for Ukraine as war rages on May 6, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Several Catholic aid organizations are affirming they remain “united in hope” for Ukraine, as Russia’s war on that nation relentlessly rages on.
Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims May 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of New York has proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state.
Born without arms, this pilot soars on wings of faith May 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Jessica Cox — author, speaker, wife, pilot, martial arts black belt — has tremendous balance.
4 asteroids just got named for Pope Leo XIII, Vatican astronomers April 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Observatory announced in an April 29 press release that an asteroid has been named in honor of Pope Leo XIII, who formally reestablished the observatory in 1891.
US, Japanese bishops warn 9 nuclear powers are killing non-proliferation treaty April 29, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Several U.S. and Japanese Catholic bishops seeking nuclear disarmament are expressing both urgency and wariness, as the United Nations hosts a conference on a non-proliferation treaty at a time when the U.N. head himself admits “arms control is dying.”
Catholic maritime ministries urge prayer for seafarers trapped amid Hormuz blockade April 27, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News As the U.S. and Iran face off over the Strait of Hormuz, Catholic maritime ministry leaders are calling for prayer and support for the thousands of souls trapped at sea amid the war.
US bishops’ head calls for prayer after gunman attacks White House press dinner attended by Trump April 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Following a gunman’s attempted assault on the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, forcing the evacuation of the president, first lady and members of the Cabinet, the head of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference denounced the violence and called for all to resort to prayer.
Trump, White House officials and journalists evacuated from press dinner after gunshots April 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and several cabinet members were whisked out of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner April 25, following gunshots at the hotel where the annual event was taking place.
Pew: In US and other countries, Catholicism loses more members than it gains April 25, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A new analysis from Pew Research Center has found that Catholicism has lost more members than it has gained in most of the 24 countries surveyed, while Protestantism has seen net gains in several nations, especially Latin America.
