Religious Liberty Commission draft report recommends DOJ guidance on Establishment Clause June 30, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News The Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission on June 26 presented a draft of its report to President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office
‘Slow down and listen to Jesus,’ says pastor of Philly church home to first major 40 Hours in US June 30, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Feature, News, World News As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, and with the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage set to conclude in Philadelphia, a priest in that city — whose parish was home to a major milestone in Eucharistic devotion in the U.S. — said that adoration offers a chance to “slow down and listen” to Jesus.
Newly named Puerto Rico bishop says appointment ‘manifestation’ of God’s ‘goodness, love’ June 30, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Bishop-designate Geraldo Ramírez Torres gave sincere thanksgiving to God for his June 24 appointment by Pope Leo XIV to succeed Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina of Ponce, who is retiring.
Bishops hold border Mass, rosary and procession for migrants as USA nears 250th June 29, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Five Catholic bishops from the United States-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, June 26 as the United States approaches its 250th birthday as a nation.
Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes June 29, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims of devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela as the death toll continues to climb and rescuers race to save people trapped under collapsed buildings.
Cardinals reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory: ‘We’re starting to get to know each other’ June 28, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has already had one clear achievement — it has helped the cardinals to get to know one another.
Who are the 4 US archbishops receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV? June 26, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Four American archbishops have traveled to Rome to receive the pallium from Pope Leo XIV on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, joining newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world in a centuries-old tradition.
Wisconsin priest charged with child sex crimes dismissed from clerical state June 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A former Wisconsin priest charged with child enticement, attempted sexual assault and possession of child sex abuse material has been laicized.
Outreach 2026 conference highlights LGBTQ discipleship, community, ministry efforts June 26, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Conor J. Reidy, the executive director of Outreach, a ministry for Catholics who identify as LGBTQ that seeks “to foster a Church where all people know they belong,” had a simple message for June 19-21 attendees of the Outreach 2026 Conference at Georgetown University: “Do not be afraid.”
Supreme Court allows policy permitting asylum-seekers to be turned away at US-Mexico border June 26, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 ruled that the Trump administration can reimplement a policy of turning away asylum-seekers along the U.S.-Mexico border before they enter the country, known as “metering.”
Pope Leo tells cardinals war is ‘never blessed by God’ June 26, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Opening the first day of his second consistory with cardinals from around the world, Pope Leo XIV condemned war as “never blessed by God” while urging the Church’s leaders to embrace a style of listening and collaboration
Archbishop calls for prayer, solidarity after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela June 26, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The archbishop of Caracas called for prayers and solidarity after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring hundreds more.
