Legatus puts faith to work September 14, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Stephen Peroutka knows that Catholics who are business executives are busy, and likely already involved in a few – or more than a few – business and civic organizations. But he still wants them to consider joining Legatus, an international organization of leaders who want to be ambassadors for Christ.
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect September 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state’s physician-assisted suicide law, which permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide, against Catholic entities that challenged it in court.
Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say September 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11.
Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation September 12, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses with which he is affiliated.
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause September 12, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will put Europe and peace in the spotlight on Sept. 28, when he visits Metz as part of his trip to France from Sept. 25 to 28.
US pilgrims are already gearing up for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea September 12, 2026By Anna Dougherty OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, World Youth Day Seoul All across the United States, pilgrims are preparing to travel to Seoul, South Korea, for Pope Leo XIV’s first World Youth Day — as the successor of Peter — Aug. 3-8, 2027
Archbishop Lori offers prayers on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks September 11, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: 9/11, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori urged Catholics to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with hearts marked not by vengeance, but by compassion and sacrifice, during a midday Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder September 11, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The bishops’ conference of Mozambique said it has yet to receive any details on the murder of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane, who was shot dead in his residence in June.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case over former employee’s challenge to Catholic school gender policy September 11, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments Sept. 1 in a case brought by a former employee of a Catholic school in the state who said their employment contract was not renewed after they stated their intention to undergo a gender transition.
US bishops urge Trump administration to end mass deportations of Haitians September 11, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A few weeks after Temporary Protected Status for Haiti was terminated, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged the Trump administration to end mass deportations to Haiti.
At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace September 11, 2026By Steven Schwankert OSV News Filed Under: 9/11, Feature, News, World News “Faith does not allow us to stop at remembrance,” Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York said in his homily at his first Sept. 11 memorial Mass since becoming New York’s archbishop.
Black Catholics need stronger voice in Catholic Church, Bishop Boxie says September 10, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News One of the newest bishops Pope Leo XIV appointed in the U.S. said racism remains an undercurrent in the Catholic Church, recounting his own encounters with it in the seminary and calling for greater Black representation in the hierarchy, parish life and the church’s understanding of holiness.
