Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘partial narrative’ in UN resolution March 27, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Racial Justice, Vatican, World News The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations condemned modern and historical slavery — while countering what he called a “partial narrative” in a newly adopted U.N. resolution denouncing the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity.”
Gosnell death brings closure, renewed pro-life commitment, says investigating detective March 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The death of notorious abortionist Kermit Gosnell in prison brings a sense of closure to one of the lead investigators, who relied on his deeply held Catholic faith to bring Gosnell to justice.
Air Canada crash shows ‘fragility of life,’ call to compassion, says Archbishop Hicks March 24, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The fatal crash of an Air Canada jet at New York’s La Guardia airport is a reminder of “the fragility of life,” and the call to “care for one another with compassion,” said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks.
Eastern Catholic bishops issue ‘cry for peace and justice’ as global conflicts rage March 24, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, War in Ukraine, World News The bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches in the U.S. have issued “a cry for peace and justice,” as they are “anguished” by atrocities and suffering in the nations where their respective communities originated.
‘Venerable’ Boys Town founder Father Flanagan ‘a model of charity,’ says Omaha archbishop March 24, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News, Youth Ministry Nebraska’s Catholic archbishop expressed his joy at the Vatican’s March 23 announcement that Boys Town founder and youth advocate Father Edward Flanagan has been declared “Venerable.”
Marriage requires ‘personal encounter with Christ,’ community and witness, says cardinal March 23, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Marriage, like every vocation, “can only arise from a personal encounter with Christ,” with the Church offering the “precious tools” of community and witness to foster that experience, said the head of the Vatican’s key office for marriage and family life.
Chávez allegations show need for Church to hold prominent Catholics to account, say abuse survivors March 23, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Newly revealed sexual abuse and assault allegations against the late civil rights leader César Chávez reignite a call for the Church to “honor our stories,” a Latino clergy sex abuse survivor, who as a teenager met Chávez several times, told OSV News.
César Chávez allegations lead to canceled Masses, reassessment of his social justice legacy March 23, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Social Justice, World News Catholic dioceses and organizations are canceling events and rethinking initiatives honoring the late civil rights icon César Chávez, following newly reported allegations the activist — who publicly drew on his Catholic faith in his work — sexually abused several women and girls.
Annunciation shooting showed online violent radicalization at work, expert says March 19, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, World News More than six months after the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, a law enforcement investigation remains ongoing — but security analysts report that a cluster of violent online communities played a role in the attacker’s motivation.
Top Vatican diplomat tells UN justice for women, girls demands ‘holistic’ approach March 18, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Social Justice, World News The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations called for a “holistic approach” in securing access to justice for women and girls.
Nebraska bishop calls for prayer amid worst wildfires in state history March 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News A Nebraska bishop is calling for prayer as that state battles what are believed to be the worst wildfires in its recorded history, which have killed at least one person.
‘Witness to Hope’ conference calls for Catholic response to mass deportations March 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, advocates from across the nation gathered in Arizona to discuss pastoral strategies for understanding and applying Church teaching to mass deportations.
