A funeral Mass will be offered June 12 in Aston, Pa., for Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 75 years. Sister Francis Anita, who ministered in the Archdiocese of Baltimore for more than 18 years, died at Assisi House June 10. She was 95.
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On a day of ‘national tragedy,’ Austria mourns 9 victims of high school shooting
After one of the worst rampages in Austria’s history, the picturesque European country has been “shattered,” with bishops offering prayers and support to victims’ families.
Hundreds gather at Rebuilt Conference 2025 to ‘imagine what’s possible’ in parish ministry
Rebuilt Conference 2025, with the theme “Can You Imagine,” asked the priests, parish leaders and volunteers present from all around the country and beyond, to imagine their congregations thriving with active parishioners and sufficient funding.
Fathers of the Church: The Greek (or Eastern) Fathers
The Catholic Church has long honored early Christian leaders, theologians and teachers from the East (Greek) and West (Latin) as Fathers of the Church. Unlike doctors of the church, there is no official list of Church Fathers.
In move called a ‘dark day’ for residents, N.Y. Senate passes assisted suicide law
The New York Senate has voted to legalize medically assisted suicide, a move that one Catholic bioethicist told OSV News marked “a dark day” for the state’s residents, and the act will now head to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Pope Leo’s core identity is Augustinian, say religious
After stepping out to the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, he mentioned no nationality and instead identified himself as “a son of St. Augustine, an Augustinian.”
AI offers opportunities, but should be governed by ethical policy framework, bishops say
The U.S. bishops urged House and Senate leaders in a June 9 letter to remember that while artificial intelligence presents opportunities, it also presents challenges.
L.A. archbishop calls for prayer, restraint, immigration law reform amid ICE protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is calling for prayer, while urging “restraint and calm” as clashes have broken out in that city over recent immigration arrests. President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard amid pushback from California officials and is threatening to mobilize Marines.
Father Rupnik’s mosaics disappear from Vatican News
In a quiet but powerful move, Vatican News has begun removing artwork by Father Marko Rupnik — the once-renowned mosaicist now accused of abusing over two dozen women — from its website. His mosaics, long used to mark major feast days online, were recently replaced or left blank — a shift many survivors say is long overdue.
Serve the Holy See by striving for holiness, pope tells officials, staff
Those serving the Holy See can serve its mission best by striving to live a holy life in conformity to Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
Radio Interview: Dominican sister at Mount de Sales shares faith journey from astrophysics to religious life
Dominican Sister Albertine Cevallos serves as a science teacher at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville while living the charism of her religious community, the Dominican Sisters of St. Celicia of Nashville.
God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred, pope says
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.