Thousands visit Blessed Frassati’s remains in Rome for Jubilee of Youth August 1, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Volunteers watching over the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati gently placed items from the faithful on top of his casket to make a third-class relic for the visitors to the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, near Rome’s Pantheon, one afternoon during the Jubilee of Youth.
Young teen’s relics a reminder for pilgrims that holiness ‘is not impossible’ August 1, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Along one of Rome’s busiest streets, Via del Corso, traffic moves slowly as hundreds of pilgrims crisscross traffic on foot to get to their destination.
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.
Against the odds, CRS has delivered aid to 1.7 million in Gaza since 2023 August 1, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News Despite daunting odds, Catholic Relief Services and its on-the-ground partners have managed to deliver aid to 1.7 million people in Gaza since 2023, according to new data.
Why would God allow Satan to torture Job? July 31, 2025By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Why would God allow Satan to torture and torment Job when he knew Job was a wonderful man and if God is, indeed, omniscient? (New Jersey)
Pope paves way for St. John Henry Newman to be formally named doctor of the church July 31, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope paves way for St. John Henry Newman to be formally named doctor of the church
Sister Rita Ann Naughton, I.H.M., dies at 88 July 31, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries Sister Rita Ann Naughton (formerly known as Sister Mary Sarto) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary July 23.
St. Bernardine Choir celebrates 50 years of song, spirit and community July 31, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The joyful sound of 75 voices singing in praise filled St. Bernardine Catholic Church all the way up to its trademark gold dome July 27 as the church’s beloved choir celebrated its 50th anniversary with a reunion concert.
Movie Review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ July 31, 2025By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews Set in an alternate version of the mid-1960s, director Matt Shakman’s Marvel Comics adaptation “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (Disney) can fairly be called the TWA Hotel of superhero movies.
OSV Editors: The atrocity against humanity in Gaza must end July 31, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary War always brings unimaginable human suffering. But the images coming out of the besieged Gaza Strip as the war between Israel and Hamas inches toward October’s two-year mark urge us to exclaim in the loudest possible voice: Enough! Men, women and children in Gaza are starving to death, and this atrocity against humanity must end.
Volkswagen’s Brazil ranch probed for human trafficking; Catholic priest exposed it July 31, 2025By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A decades-long fight for justice in Brazil may be nearing a historic verdict. A judge is expected to rule soon on whether German automaker Volkswagen is guilty of using slave labor at a cattle ranch it owned in the Amazon rainforest during the 1970s. A Catholic priest first denounced the alleged crimes against workers and tirelessly fought for justice.
Loyola University Maryland receives $1 million gift supporting aspiring educators, creation of reflection space July 30, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education received a $1 million gift from Elaine and Anthony Grillo to assist students pursuing education degrees and to support the renovation and expansion of Donnelly Science Center.
