Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention is ‘for mental health ministry’ October 2, 2026By Francesca Merlo OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his October prayer intention to mental health ministry, calling on the Church to listen without judging and accompany those who suffer without excluding them.
Pakistan bishop ‘inspired’ by Blessed Fulton Sheen crossed globe for beatification October 2, 2026By Tony Gutierrez OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News While Catholics across the U.S. celebrated the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Sept. 24, his impact extends across the globe. Bishop Indrias Rehmat of Faisalabad, Pakistan, came to St. Louis and Peoria to join in the ceremonies.
In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable October 2, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News From his arrival in Paris on Sept. 25 to his encounters with the sick and disabled in Lourdes, Pope Leo made the dignity of every human life the defining theme of his first visit to the country.
Multistate lawsuit asks Supreme Court to hear challenge to abortion ‘shield laws’ October 2, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The attorneys general of Louisiana, Alabama and Arkansas Sept. 30 announced a lawsuit challenging the abortion “shield laws” of New York, California and Massachusetts.
San Diego bishop proclaims that ‘faith must speak’ on behalf of immigrants, protect their dignity October 2, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News More than 4,000 people of faith participated in an afternoon procession around San Diego’s Balboa Park to proclaim that “All Are Sacred” on Sept. 27, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Bishop Barron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, ordains 18 deacons in St. Peter’s Basilica October 2, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Bishop Robert E. Barron met Pope Leo XIV for a private audience at the Vatican Oct 1, describing his first extended, one-on-one conversation with a pope as covering “a lot of different topics.”
PIE students show impact of giving October 2, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Giving, Local News, News, Schools The breakfast, sponsored annually by PIE to support Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, invites local business leaders to network, hear about the impact on students and schools, and – the organizers hope – contribute to the cause.
Evangelization Lab helps churches bring digital travelers to the Catholic faith October 2, 2026By Jay Sorgi OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, World News Evangelization Lab, which Dallas-based José Manuel de Urquidi founded, aims to find answers and empower parishes, dioceses and other Catholic organizations with the tools they discover.
During Respect Life Month, Catholics urged to pray, take action to stop use of abortion pill October 2, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged the faithful to mark Respect Life Month with prayer, deeper reflection and action.
Supreme Court temporarily permits third-country deportations as challenge proceeds October 1, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump administration to carry out third-country deportations — removals to a country where a person who had migrated to the United States has no ties — while a challenge to that policy continues.
Virginia bishop urges faithful to ‘pray, fast and vote no’ on abortion, same-sex marriage amendments October 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, is urging the faithful to pray, fast and vote “no” on enshrining abortion and same-sex marriage in that state.
Prison ministry changes lives inside and outside prison walls October 1, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Prison Ministry, Social Justice Behind prison walls, unexpected encounters are changing lives. For incarcerated men and women seeking hope and the ministers who accompany them, prison ministry is a powerful source of faith, healing and human connection.
