Moved by Pope Leo’s empathy, French abuse survivors urged action on ‘systemic’ failures September 28, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News French survivors of clergy sexual abuse who met with Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes said they were struck by the pontiff’s deep personal empathy and his frank acknowledgment of the institutional failures that allowed the crisis to fester within the Church.
Movie Review: ‘Heart of the Beast’ September 28, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Rin Tin Tin, one of the earliest canine stars in Hollywood, was a real-life survivor of World War I. In an interesting parallel, a dog called Odin, one of the two fictional protagonists of the adventure drama “Heart of the Beast” (Paramount), is shown to have emerged — badly scarred — from a much more recent conflict.
Movie Review: ‘Adore Him: He Is Here’ September 28, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The theological significance and spiritual power of Eucharistic adoration are highlighted in the documentary “Adore Him: He Is Here.” A Fathom Entertainment presentation, the roughly 90-minute film will have a limited theatrical run Oct. 4-8.
Pope Leo draws 800,000 to Mass in the heart of Paris September 28, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Close to 800,000 people lined Paris’ Champs Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde for Mass Sept. 26 with Pope Leo XIV, who urged the people of France to follow Jesus to the source of true happiness and peace.
Pope Leo prays in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris 7 years after devastating fire September 28, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News For the first time since the world watched as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned in the devastating 2019 fire, the pope stepped inside the famous Gothic cathedral and called on Catholics in France to be “living stones” of a Church that bears witness to how God’s love restores and heals humanity.
A Visit to the Relics of St. Bernadette September 27, 2026By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Of course, once I was in line, I was all in. I found myself realizing what a blessing it was that the parking lot was packed and that the line was long.
Vatican history commission working to preserve truth in the AI age, says new US member September 27, 2026By Jay Sorgi OSV News Filed Under: AI, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has added one of America’s leading Catholic educators with expertise in the connection between history and the faith to a key pontifical commission focused on preserving truth, at a time when the Holy Father is warning of how a failure to accurately understand history could lead to a politically and technologically more dangerous future for the world.
Ahead of Lourdes visit, alleged Rupnik victims appeal to pope to end Vatican’s ‘prolonged silence’ September 26, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News In an open letter addressed to Pope Leo XIV, five alleged victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik said the silence and lack of information regarding the artist’s canonical trial added to their suffering.
Pope Leo to visit migration center in Paris that welcomes all, no matter their legal status September 26, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Pope Leo XIV will open his second day in Paris with a special visit. On Sept. 26, he will cross the threshold of Maison Bakhita, a facility run by the Archdiocese of Paris dedicated to providing shelter for people in extreme need, most often migrants.
At UNESCO, pope laments paradox of celebrating AI while human dignity ‘discarded’ September 25, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV warned diplomats, academics and youth delegates that human dignity is being cast to the wayside in the name of efficiency and productivity in the era of AI.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris, urging French leaders to protect the right to life September 25, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris Sept. 25 beginning his four-day trip to France by urging French leaders not to forget their duty to protect every human life in a forceful speech at the Élysée Palace condemning “assisted dying,” abortion and surrogacy.
Culture of Life Studies Program’s 2026 pro-life essay contest now open through Nov. 7 September 25, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Schools The Culture of Life Studies Program is hosting its annual pro-life essay contest, open to students in grades 5-12, through Nov. 7.
