Pope Leo XIV names US bishops’ migration committee chair as new bishop of Joliet, Illinois September 17, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, as the new bishop of Joliet, Illinois.
Vatican document affirms interreligious dialogue as essential to ‘journey of hope’ for humanity September 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A new Vatican document affirms the Second Vatican Council’s landmark teaching on the Church’s relationship with the Jewish people and those of other faiths, while inviting humanity to enter upon a common “journey of hope.”
Cardinal Czerny inaugural recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal September 17, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Environment, Feature, News, World News The first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal — created by the pope’s alma mater, Villanova University — will be awarded to Cardinal Michael Czerny, the former prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Pope Leo warns technology cannot replace the value of human relationships September 17, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single “human community.”
US bishops form new task force over AI concerns, meet with tech leaders September 16, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, World News Amid recent calls from several artificial intelligence leaders for a slowdown in the technology’s development, the nation’s Catholic bishops are engaging tech leaders and lawmakers to address concerns over AI and online child safety.
French Church awaits ‘breath of new life’ from Pope Leo XIV’s visit September 16, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With a little over a week left in France to welcome Pope Leo XIV, the country’s Catholics hope for a “breath” of “new life” into their Church from the pope.
DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures September 16, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Dozens of immigrants detained at Florida’s now-shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz” were held in 18-square-foot outdoor cages — about the same size as telephone booths — according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General.
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M September 16, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A St. Paul, Minnesota-based firm announced a new abuse settlement with the Archdiocese of Chicago, which has already paid out more than $400 million to abuse survivors, while also unveiling a national database of clergy it says are credibly accused of sexual abuse.
Pope grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica anniversary September 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Archdiocese of Mexico City announced that Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Pope Leo visits Vatican Library on his birthday, announces new building in Vatican City September 15, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Library for the first time as pope on his birthday, Sept. 14, and announced plans for the construction of a new modern building in Vatican City to house the holdings of the library and the Vatican Apostolic Archive.
As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar September 14, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As the first U.S.-born pope marked his birthday, a Catholic scholar told OSV News he sees a potential shift toward more positive views of Catholicism in the U.S. compared to the past two decades.
‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales September 14, 2026By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Catholic Church in England and Wales has welcomed the defeat of a bill to legalize assisted suicide.
