Virginia bishop urges faithful to ‘pray, fast and vote no’ on abortion, same-sex marriage amendments October 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is urging the faithful to pray, fast and vote “no” on enshrining abortion and same-sex marriage in that state.
Fallece a los 82 años el diácono Carlos Morales, quien sirvió a la Iglesia en Puerto Rico y Maryland October 1, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español El diácono Carlos Morales, cuyo ministerio incluyó su labor como decano de estudiantes en una universidad, conductor de radio y autor, y quien acompañó a miles de personas en su fe, falleció de cáncer de hígado el 22 de septiembre en Edgewood. Tenía 82 años.
Prison ministry changes lives inside and outside prison walls October 1, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Prison Ministry, Social Justice Behind prison walls, unexpected encounters are changing lives. For incarcerated men and women seeking hope and the ministers who accompany them, prison ministry is a powerful source of faith, healing and human connection.
New nuncio appeals for unity, cautions German bishops against diverging from Rome October 1, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The new apostolic nuncio to Germany, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, warned the country’s bishops against charting a separate course for the local Church, reminding them that Catholic unity relies on fidelity to the papacy and the Eucharist.
Deacon Carlos Morales, who served Church in Puerto Rico and Maryland, dies at 82 October 1, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Carlos Morales, whose ministry included work as a university dean of students, radio host and author, and who accompanied thousands of people in their faith, died of liver cancer Sept. 22 in Edgewood. He was 82.
Pedaling for vocations October 1, 2026By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary I went on an unusual prayer retreat recently. I wore a helmet and cleats. It also involved two wheels and a strong headwind amid the rolling hills of southern Maryland.
Question Corner: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? October 1, 2026By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Q: Catholic governors commit an obviously sinful act when they sign extremely permissive abortion laws. On the other hand, there is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion in my parish who told me she is pro-choice, but I’m not aware she has done anything to support abortion except maybe vote for a pro-choice candidate. My question is: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? (Indianapolis, Indiana)
A look at the faith-based community working toward responsible AI practices October 1, 2026By Charles C. Camosy OSV News Filed Under: AI, Commentary Who are the voices working to ensure that the faith-based and human concerns are being heard in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence (AI)? One of those voices, Ben Olsen, founder and CEO of interintelligence, a faith and technology advisory firm, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about his efforts connecting faith efforts with new AI technology.
Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’ October 1, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s forceful defense of human life during his Sept. 25-27 visit to France has reignited debate over the country’s newly approved assisted-dying law, which lawmakers had largely considered settled after its passage in July.
Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says October 1, 2026By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s journey to France aimed to show that a joyful or serene rebirth is always possible even after tremendous tragedy or terrible suffering, he said.
Federal agency sues Ohio-based Catholic health system over alleged antisemitism October 1, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News A federal agency has sued an Ohio-based Catholic health system and its subsidiary over alleged religious and racial discrimination against a Jewish doctor who was a longtime surgeon.
Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’ October 1, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A photograph of Pope Leo XIV blessing Marie-Garance, a 10-year-old girl in a blue dress who has multiple disabilities, went viral after the pope encountered her in Paris Sept. 26.
