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.
2 decades after Regensburg, Church leaders say Pope Benedict’s speech was misinterpreted but prophetic September 14, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Of all the discourses he delivered in his nearly eight-year pontificate — with the exception of his 2013 resignation — Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 12, 2006, address at the University of Regensburg sparked unprecedented global reaction.
Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’ September 14, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: 9/11, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for “those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day.”
Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect September 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Respect Life, World News A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state’s physician-assisted suicide law, which permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide, against Catholic entities that challenged it in court.
Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say September 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11.
Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation September 12, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses with which he is affiliated.
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause September 12, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will put Europe and peace in the spotlight on Sept. 28, when he visits Metz as part of his trip to France from Sept. 25 to 28.
US pilgrims are already gearing up for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea September 12, 2026By Anna Dougherty OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News, World Youth Day Seoul All across the United States, pilgrims are preparing to travel to Seoul, South Korea, for Pope Leo XIV’s first World Youth Day — as the successor of Peter — Aug. 3-8, 2027
