Pope Leo XIV to publish encyclical on artificial intelligence May 25 May 18, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” will be published May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity, the Vatican has announced.
America 250 occasion to reflect on equality as a God-given right, Bishop Barron says May 18, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Feature, News, World News As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it should reflect on how the American understanding of equality is grounded in the belief that all people are equally children of God, Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, said May 17 at a prayer rally on the National Mall.
Pope approves creation of interdicasterial commission on AI May 16, 2026By Isabella H. de Carvalho OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript released May 16. The rescript was signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Cardinal Gibbons: Baltimore’s effective advocate for American Catholicism’s Americanization May 16, 2026By Russell Shaw OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Commentary In a long, fruitful career as leader of the American hierarchy, Cardinal Gibbons combined diplomacy, patriotism and a canny understanding of human nature in a manner that made him the most effective advocate before or since of the Americanization of American Catholicism. To him more than anyone, the Catholic Church owes both the advantages and the unintended consequences of assimilation into American secular culture.
Eudist sisters face possible eviction with prayer, trust in God — and an attorney May 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A group of women religious serving the imprisoned and impoverished are calling for prayer and assistance, as one of their members faces eviction from a San Diego residence the community has rented for years.
Archdiocese of Baltimore files new proposed plan for Chapter 11 reorganization May 15, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore submitted a proposed plan for reorganization May 15 in an effort to complete its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, with the goal of equitably compensating victims of child sexual abuse by clergy and others affiliated with the Catholic Church in Maryland.
Study: Mass deportation has ‘chilling’ effect on labor market for immigrant, US-citizen workers May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A mass deportation effort carried out by President Donald Trump’s administration could have a significant chilling effect on the economy and the labor market, including for U.S.-born workers, according to a new estimate.
Communion and Liberation founder’s sainthood cause heads to Vatican May 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News The diocesan phase of Msgr. Luigi Giussani, founder of the Communion and Liberation movement, has officially concluded, with his case now advancing to the Vatican for further study.
Police recover beloved saint’s relic taken in brazen theft that shocked Czech Catholics May 15, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Police announced May 15 that the stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found.
UK diocese opens Pedro Ballester’s sainthood cause May 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News, Youth Ministry The Diocese of Salford in northern England announced it has opened the sainthood cause of Pedro Ballester, a Manchester-born student known for his joy and selflessness until his death from cancer at age 21.
Supreme Court leaves in place mail-order distribution of mifepristone during legal challenge May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
New Senate bill aims to protect privacy for charitable donors following pregnancy center case May 15, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A bill reintroduced in the Senate May 14 would increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations, its authors said.
