Making saints: How does the canonization process work? August 31, 2025By Father Richard Gribble OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Catholicism’s 2,000-year history has seen the process for the proclamation of saints develop significantly.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati shows how to ‘be holy in the normalcy of our lives’ August 31, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Pope Leo XIV plans to canonize Turin native Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati , who died in 1925, alongside fellow Italian Blessed Carlo Acutis Sept. 7.
Legends, wars, scars and saints: the enduring journey of Our Lady of Czestochowa August 30, 2025By OSV News Filed Under: Marian Devotion, News, World News While the famed image of Our Lady of Czestochowa is known worldwide, its story is full of dramatic events worth acknowledging.
Rights experts highlight rising anti-Christian hate crime in Europe August 30, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News A human rights expert has warned that anti-Christian hate crime is being fueled by “religious illiteracy” among Western officials, as an intergovernmental report confirmed worsening discrimination across Europe.
Fletcher loved his family, Harper was a ‘joyful’ big sister: Annunciation shooting victims mourned August 29, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The parents of both children confirmed as victims of the Aug. 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church issued their first statements in the aftermath, mourning the loss of their children.
‘Hold onto Jesus’s hand’: Parents, clergy process Minneapolis Catholic school shooting’s aftermath August 29, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News As the sun set the evening of Aug. 28, mourners lingered in front of Annunciation Catholic Church before a robust memorial of flowers, stuffed animals, toys and candles.
Vatican official warns of AI’s hidden costs to environment, work and society August 29, 2025By Sarah Mac Donald OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Bishop Paul Tighe, a top official at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education, is urging caution on artificial intelligence — warning that its hidden environmental costs, impact on jobs and broader social risks can’t be overlooked.
Experts share 6 ways to help prevent suicide ahead of Suicide Prevention Month August 29, 2025By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Ahead of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, ministry leaders and crisis experts are listing practical steps that individuals, families and churches can take to help prevent suicide.
California bishops, marriage ministry partner to strengthen family life August 29, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, World News California’s Catholic bishops are teaming up with a national marriage ministry to strengthen family life throughout the state.
Amid Russian attacks, Ukraine’s religious leaders plead for Pope Leo’s help in returning abducted children August 28, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukraine’s religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.
Archbishop Hebda prays for community’s peace, fortitude, consolation after school shooting August 28, 2025By Joe Ruff OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Schools, World News Hugs and tears preceded a service the evening of Aug. 27 to mourn and pray for those killed and injured after a shooting earlier in the day at a Minneapolis Catholic elementary school.
Experts: Churches, schools must act on ‘unique vulnerability’ in their security August 28, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A security expert told OSV News that parishes and churches can take several key steps to reduce the threat of attacks such as the deadly Aug. 27 shooting during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
