At canonization Mass, two mothers stand out as giants of confidence in God September 8, 2025By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News At a packed canonization Mass in Rome, with 80,000 attending, it was the face of the mother that said it all during the canonization Mass — Antonia Salzano was moved beyond words when her son, Carlo Acutis, was officially declared saint of the Catholic Church.
LGBTQ Catholics process through Holy Door at St. Peter’s September 8, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Walking through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the culmination of any Jubilee pilgrimage, many LGBTQ Catholics and the people who minister with them kissed or caressed the panels of the door. Some cried.
Wisconsin diocese says ‘no cover-up’ of abuse following additional allegation September 8, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News As previous complaints have emerged about an accused priest recently arrested in an online sting operation, a Wisconsin diocese has said “there is no cover-up.”
Pope inaugurates center, farm dedicated to zero-waste, inclusive economy September 8, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Surrounded by formal Italian gardens, ancient Roman ruins and long avenues of lush trees, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a new “zero environmental impact” complex devoted to promoting Pope Francis’ teachings on caring for creation at the papal gardens in Castel Gandolfo.
Holy See tells nations at UN to end threat of nuclear weapons, even as deterrence September 8, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Social Teaching, News, World News Amid a global arms race, ending the threat of nuclear war — and even the testing of nuclear weapons — is imperative, said the Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations.
Pope Leo’s homily for the canonization Mass for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati September 7, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, World News This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the canonization Mass for Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, given Sept. 7, 2025 in St. Peter’s Square.
New young saints encourage faithful to live life to the full, pope says September 7, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints — two young laymen of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Think you know the ‘nones’? Pew study reveals nonreligious adults’ nuanced beliefs September 7, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Those who are religiously unaffiliated are less likely to hold spiritual beliefs or engage in religious practices — but in a number of countries, many such “nones” have nuanced beliefs, and still hold there’s an unseen spiritual reality and life after death, despite their negative views of religion’s impact on society, according to a new survey.
Chicago stadium seat gains fame: It’s where future pope saw first game of 2005 World Series September 6, 2025By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News Since Aug. 22, Chicago White Sox fans have been able to easily spot the stadium seat where Pope Leo XIV sat when he watched the first game of the 2005 World Series.
From Final Four fame to 106: Sister Jean still cheering Loyola on September 6, 2025By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Consecrated Life, News, Sports, World News Sister Jean captured the hearts of college basketball fans when, as team chaplain, she inspired Loyola University of Chicago to a Final Four berth in the 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Where to watch the Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati canonizations September 5, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Thousands will gather in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 7 for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints — but if flying to Rome isn’t an option, one can watch every moment of the joyous occasion via livestream at OSV News.
Italian police foil attempted attack on Catholic festival; Turkish suspects arrested September 5, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Vatican, World News Italian police and special forces thwarted a possible terrorist attack meant to target a centuries-old Catholic festival that thousands of people, including Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, were expected to attend.
