Pope erects new diocese in China, names new bishop September 10, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV formally suppressed two dioceses in China and erected a new one, which already had been operating without the Vatican’s consent.
Crying out to God can be sign of hope, not crisis of faith, pope says September 10, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said.
Bankruptcy plan confirmed for Rochester Diocese sets up nearly $257 million settlement fund September 10, 2025By Karen M. Franz Catholic Courier Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News “Thank you, Lord!” a gentleman in the gallery blurted out as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Paul R. Warren announced he was putting pen to paper Sept. 5 to sign an order confirming the Eighth Amended Joint Plan for Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Diocese of Rochester.
Clergy, diplomats call on U.N. General Assembly in new session to strive for peace September 10, 2025By Steven Schwankert OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The United Nations Annual Prayer Service was held at the Church of the Holy Family on East 47th Street, just across First Avenue from United Nations headquarters. The yearly service is offered by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations.
White House launches prayer campaign as part of nation’s 250th anniversary celebration September 9, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News The White House has launched an initiative calling for prayers for the nation as part of the celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Estonia celebrates historical beatification of bishop who ‘did not abandon’ the flock September 9, 2025By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Saints, World News Estonia celebrated a historic milestone Sept. 6 when Archbishop Eduard Profittlich, a German-born Jesuit, became the country’s first Catholic to be beatified.
‘We need to pray a lot,’ pope says after Israeli attack in Qatar September 9, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The “whole situation” in the Middle East “is very serious,” Pope Leo XIV told reporters after Israel launched an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
Faithful’s response to Jubilee Year challenge leaves Florida bishop ‘full of gratitude’ September 9, 2025By Tom Tracy OSV News Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, World News When their bishop challenged them to perform 1 million acts of mercy and kindness during the 2025 Jubilee Year and document them on a public website, Catholics in the Diocese of St. Petersburg on Florida’s Gulf Coast took him up on it — and how.
Notre Dame marks 75th anniversary of Father Peyton’s rosary rally, honors his life, ministry September 9, 2025By Catherine Odell OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Marian Devotion, News, Saints, World News They also came to celebrate the life and ministry of Father Patrick Peyton (1909-1992), a Holy Cross priest, a Notre Dame graduate and sainthood candidate named “Venerable” in 2017.
Dialogue, joint aid show world religion is force for good, pope says September 9, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News When people of different religions work together to serve people in need, they show the world that faith promotes peace and not hostility, Pope Leo XIV said.
Archdiocese of New Orleans announces proposed ‘multimillion dollar’ bankruptcy settlement September 8, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Archdiocese of New Orleans has moved closer to a resolution of its long-running bankruptcy case, announcing a proposed multimillion dollar settlement for abuse claimants Sept. 8.
Duchess of Kent, a royal who chose faith and service, dies at 92 September 8, 2025By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Remembered for her passion for charity, teaching music and unwavering humility, the Duchess of Kent — a senior Catholic member of the British royal family — died Sept. 4 at age 92.
