Mary’s interior freedom May 8, 2026By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Marian Devotion Among the many beautiful feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Visitation. This year it falls on a Sunday and so won’t be celebrated in the liturgy. Nevertheless, it should not be passed over in silence. Among its important lessons is the beauty of interior freedom – Mary’s interior freedom.
Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill May 7, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House, Catholic organizations together with the U.S. bishops sought to stress to lawmakers the importance of efforts to combat hunger, such as robust support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, a major part of the nation’s social safety net.
Our Lady of Champion: When Mary appeared in Wisconsin’s northwoods May 7, 2026By Robert Fastiggi OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, Wisconsin — formerly known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help — is the only Marian shrine in the United States located on the site of an approved apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting May 7, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 7, discussing the war in Iran, humanitarian aid and what the Vatican described as “the need to work tirelessly to promote peace,” amid ongoing tension between President Donald Trump and the pope.
Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit May 7, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News PARIS (OSV News) — Ahead of the first anniversary of his election to the chair of St. Peter, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV is officially expected to visit France in late September, the French bishops’ conference confirmed May 6. During the visit, French bishops suggested Pope Leo will travel to Paris and to […]
New data analysis provides baseline for weighing options on unauthorized immigration, say experts May 7, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News New research shows the number of “undocumented immigrants” — if defined as those without long-term authorization to reside in the U.S., including those granted short-term legal status — reached an estimated 14.6 million in 2024, an “increasingly settled” population that reflects shifts in migration patterns.
UFOs, extraterrestrial life explored at Vatican parish event May 7, 2026By Robert Duncan OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Amid renewed claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and members of Congress that secret UFO files could soon be declassified, a Vatican parish hosted a discussion on extraterrestrial life and the modern disclosure movement.
Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa May 7, 2026By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As xenophobic attacks continued to unfold in South Africa, Catholic bishops in Africa urged the government to quickly tame the violence, amid reports of deaths and injuries.
‘Peace be with you all’: Pope Leo’s first words were a roadmap for his first year May 7, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When Robert Francis Prevost stepped onto the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica one year ago May 8, he carried with him a piece of paper on which he had carefully written the first words he would utter as Pope Leo XIV. His first speech was, in ways that would only become clear over the year that followed, a preview of what was to come.
A seagull on the Sistine Chapel inspires a story about being loved as you are May 7, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News Eric Clayton was sitting in a barbershop when a viral photo of a seagull atop the Sistine Chapel sparked an idea. Weeks later, he had a children’s book — and a message about God’s love he hopes will reach kids, families, and maybe even the pope.
Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population May 6, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Through prayer and presence, Catholic missionaries in Baltimore walk alongside the homeless, forming relationships that bring dignity and hope.
Renewal underway at Baltimore Basilica May 6, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The campaign includes $3 million for capital projects, $3 million for the Source of All Hope missionary program, $3 million for a capital trust and $1 million for the basilica’s music program, including the establishment of a school of sacred music for children.
