U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair discusses ‘moral hierarchy,’ Durbin award and worrisome celebration of political violence October 2, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-life Activities, spoke with OSV News Oct. 1, the first day of Respect Life Month, about maintaining hope in a culture with a widespread disregard for human life and why abortion remains the preeminent issue in the “moral hierarchy” of life.
Friar behind ‘Rosary in a Year’ explores Jesus Christ’s ‘blueprint’ in the beatitudes September 1, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News After climbing the podcast charts with “Rosary in a Year,” Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal recently released “Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes,” a book that he hopes will encourage people to see “the beauty and the gift that the Lord offers us in the beatitudes.” Father […]
Catholic singer’s Marian journey through psalms brought award-winning song, joy after infertility September 1, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News Francesca LaRosa, who recently took home a Catholic Music Award for Best New Singer in Rome for her song “My Soul Proclaims,” made her own unique journey through the psalms that brought new life and a song honoring the joyful words of Mary in the “Magnificat.”
Brian Burch confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See August 3, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In a rare Saturday session, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, in a vote of 49-44 along party lines Aug. 2.
Court dismisses case against prominent exorcist priest August 1, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A criminal case against a popular evangelist and exorcist was dismissed July 30.
Detroit archbishop fires theologians Ralph Martin, Eduardo Echeverría from seminary July 25, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Detroit fired two prominent theologians from their longstanding roles at Sacred Heart Major Seminary July 23.
Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises July 7, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children in Kerr County. More than 40 people remain missing.
Snow White and the significance of fairy tales April 9, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Movie & Television Reviews In retelling the fairy tales of bygone eras, filmmakers would do well to allow Snow White’s prince to come, Belle’s Beast to transform and Cinderella’s slipper to fit.
Priest influencer on evangelizing through humor, social media pitfalls and advice to Gen Z March 23, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, social media, World News The milestone video was perfect for Father David Michael, 31, who posts humorous videos about his life as a priest alongside simple explanations of different areas of Catholic teaching. His videos have earned millions of views on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
U.S. bishops continue legal battle with Trump administration over refugee resettlement funding March 17, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, DOGE cuts, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Following a setback, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is continuing its legal fight against the Trump administration’s halt in federal funding for refugee resettlement services.
President Trump bars biological males from competing in women’s sports February 7, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports.
Meditating on Christ’s passion with St. Thomas More February 6, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints These last written words from St. Thomas More offered a timely reminder to have courage and lean on Christ in the face of struggles new and old for his strength “is made perfect in weakness.”
