Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ private diary October 8, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Publishing House will publish “The Private Diary of Pope Francis,” a book by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, presenting and commenting on the late pope’s notes kept between 1992 and 2024.
In Assisi, cardinals and friars celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death October 7, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News At the stroke of midnight Oct. 4, church bells tolled across the Italian hilltown of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death.
‘Too much at stake’: Church leaders plead for dialogue amid renewed unrest in Northern Ireland October 5, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The primate of all Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, and his Anglican counterpart Archbishop John McDowell have called for the “urgent creation” of a “reconciling initiative” as Northern Ireland faces a crisis threatening to revive sectarian unrest in the region.
San Diego bishop proclaims that ‘faith must speak’ on behalf of immigrants, protect their dignity October 2, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News More than 4,000 people of faith participated in an afternoon procession around San Diego’s Balboa Park to proclaim that “All Are Sacred” on Sept. 27, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill October 2, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged the faithful to mark Respect Life Month with prayer, deeper reflection and action.
Texas priest who has helped form 80,000 lay leaders in 50 years of ministry wins Lumen Christi September 30, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News An El Paso, Texas, priest who has helped form approximately 80,000 lay leaders throughout his 50 years of ministry is the recipient of the Catholic Extension Society’s 2026–2027 Lumen Christi Award.
Notre Dame consecrated to the Sacred Heart for first time thanks to student-led initiative September 30, 2026By OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News The University of Notre Dame was consecrated for the first time to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sept. 25 following an evening Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend at the Indiana institution.
USCCB files brief in support of Catholic preschools in clash with Colorado over ‘universal’ program September 28, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, World News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a challenge from Catholic preschools regarding their ability to participate in Colorado’s universal preschool program.
White House marks Archbishop Sheen beatification, says his legacy endures September 25, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Saints, World News Shortly before the Sept. 24 beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in St. Louis, the White House issued a presidential message marking the occasion.
Church in Congo mourns 27 children killed in tragic fire of two schools September 22, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Catholic schoolchildren in eastern Congo gathered with candles Sept. 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Bukavu to mourn 27 classmates killed in a fire that devastated homes and schools across the city.
For National Migration Week, bishops urge policy that upholds ‘God-given human dignity’ September 22, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News In a statement to mark National Migration Week Sept. 21-27, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, urged U.S. officials and lawmakers to enact policy that upholds the “God-given human dignity” of migrants and prevents the separation of families.
Pope Leo ends COVID-era salary cuts for cardinals and senior Vatican officials September 18, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has repealed provisions introduced by Pope Francis in March 2021 that reduced the salaries of cardinals and Vatican employees as a cost-saving measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
