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.
Indianapolis archbishop grants Mass dispensation amid ICE detention fears September 10, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis has granted a temporary dispensation from Sunday Mass and holy days of obligation for those fearing immigration detention.
Find room in your heart for everyone, pope tells new bishops September 10, 2026By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Everyone needs to feel there is room for them in their bishop’s heart, Pope Leo XIV said.
Relics of St. Bernadette will come to Archdiocese of Baltimore in late September September 10, 2026By Jay Sorgi Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore will receive their second opportunity in less than five years to encounter, venerate and pray with the relics of a saint who has led countless Catholics to Christ through the Blessed Mother. A reliquary of St. Bernadette will make visits to three sites within the archdiocese in September, some of the earliest parts of a national journey the relics will take in the next 12 months.
Question Corner: Can I receive Communion even if I didn’t attend the whole Mass? September 9, 2026By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Q: I’m a Catholic working at a funeral home and assisting at many Catholic funerals. I’m not always in the church for the entirety of Mass. I’m sometimes out during the Gospel and homily or after Communion since I’m helping with the arrangements. Since it’s not fulfilling my Sunday obligation, is it still OK for me to receive Communion to offer up for the deceased if I’m not there for the entire Mass? (Illinois)
Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass September 9, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News An Illinois diocese has done away with eulogies during funeral Masses and also visitation of the deceased in the church immediately before the Mass.
Nuncio: Beatitudes are ‘self-portrait of Jesus,’ allowing Christians to see what he values September 9, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, World News The purpose of Catholic education is to help students grow deeper in their identity as children of God made in his image and likeness, Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia told the congregation at a Sept. 3 Mass to mark the opening of the academic year at The Catholic University of America in Washington.
Second annual ‘Saints on Their Way’ festival set for Sept. 12-13 in Emmitsburg September 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints The second annual Saints on Their Way gathering and festival hosted by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will take place Sept. 12-13.
