Judge: New Orleans Archdiocese must show why bankruptcy remains unresolved 5 years in May 7, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Archdiocese of New Orleans is facing an expedited bankruptcy court appearance, with the judge asking why the five-year-old case should not be dismissed for failure to reach a reorganization plan.
Pastor, diplomat, former Vatican official from Asia often seen as ‘papabile’ May 6, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News A former Vatican nuncio and collaborator in the Roman Curia, Sri Lankan Cardinal Albert Malcolm Ranjith, 77, has been leading the Archdiocese of Colombo since 2009.
Report: Mass deportation may split up millions of US citizen kids from their parents May 6, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News Millions of U.S. citizen children are at risk of being left with no parents in their home under a mass deportation scenario, a new study by the Center for Migration Studies in New York estimated.
Kenyan cardinal claims he wasn’t invited for conclave; Vatican says invite is automatic May 6, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Of the 135 cardinals eligible to enter the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect the next pope, one absence has sparked confusion, controversy and no small amount of speculation, almost as if it were a plot point of the movie “Conclave.”
At D.C. pilgrimage, Asian and Pacific Island Catholics asked to bring Christ to world May 6, 2025By Mark Zimmermann Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, News, World News The estimated 600 to 700 people at the 22nd Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception May 3 came from several different states and with family roots in many different countries, all united in faith for a single purpose.
Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting May 6, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College of Cardinals in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall.
Trump dismisses criticism of AI image showing him as pope May 6, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News President Donald Trump on May 5 dismissed criticism from Catholic leaders and commentators after an image that appeared to be created by artificial intelligence depicting himself as pope was posted to the White House’s social media account.
Trump administration seeks to have states’ mifepristone lawsuit dismissed May 6, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by three states seeking to restrict access to mifepristone, a pill used both for early abortions and for miscarriage care — a position that mirrors the Biden administration’s approach to the issue.
European cardinal with global ties balances unity and diversity May 6, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News The 72-year-old Salesian missionary has spent more than three decades of his priestly ministry in the developing world and now leads a tiny Catholic minority in a Muslim-majority country.
As conclave nears, new pope’s cassock comes in three sizes May 6, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News The rules and rituals for the election of a new pope say that immediately after his election, he goes into the sacristy of the Sistine Chapel and puts on “the garments that are appropriate to him.”
South Korean cardinal has supported life, happiness of world’s priests May 6, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News As prefect of the Vatican office tasked with overseeing and supporting the world’s priests and permanent deacons, Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik has brought his unique experience in formation and evangelization from South Korea to the universal church.
Cardinal Ambongo: An African leader among the cardinals May 6, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News While no one expects cardinals to vote as geographical blocs for a new pope, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, president of the African bishops’ council, and the presidents of other regional conferences have connections and knowledge that many of their confreres do not.
