This Colorado teen died saving others in a school shooting — is he a future saint? August 16, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News The bishop of Colorado Springs, Colorado, announced in late July his office would “study and discern” the “massive undertaking” of determining whether to open a sainthood cause for a teenager who was killed after he tackled the shooter during a school shooting incident six years ago in suburban Denver.
Father Lafleur: Forgotten story of chaplain to POWs in WWII and his ‘incredible selflessness’ August 16, 2025By Jack Figge OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News Recently, Michael Bell, executive director of the of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, began researching Father Lafleur’s life and service and presented his findings during a special reception on July 31.
Analysis: At 100 days, Pope Leo’s papacy rooted in St. Augustine, reflection, unity August 16, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News As the calendar marks 100 days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy Aug. 16, experts are scrutinizing his words and actions in hopes of pinpointing his leadership style, priorities and vision for the church’s future.
Praying for peace, pope encourages people to look to Mary with hope August 15, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Mary’s “yes” to God, to life and to love continues “in the martyrs of our time, in witnesses of faith and justice, of gentleness and peace,” Pope Leo XIV said as he celebrated Mass on the feast of Mary’s Assumption into heaven.
OSV ends periodical publications in ‘strategic shift’ to OSV News, other initiatives August 15, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Uncategorized, World News Longtime Catholic publisher Our Sunday Visitor Inc. (OSV), has announced it will sunset almost all of its periodical operations.
Pope Leo’s first 100 days: Leaning into his new role August 15, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8, making Aug. 16 the 100th day since he stepped out on to the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new pope. He will celebrate his 70th birthday Sept. 14.
German bishops face division over same-sex blessings August 15, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A German Catholic spokesman has defended his church’s approach to blessing same-sex couples, despite evidence of deep disagreement among the country’s bishops.
Texas woman sues ex-partner, abortion pill provider, alleging she was given drugs without consent August 14, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A Texas woman is suing an abortion pill supplier and a former partner after she alleged he spiked her drink with abortifacient drugs without her knowledge, terminating her pregnancy without her consent.
Canadian court OKs priest’s abuse suit against prominent priest, religious order August 14, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News A Canadian court has ruled a Canadian diocesan priest can continue his civil suit against Basilian Father Thomas Rosica and the Basilian Fathers of Toronto, with the plaintiff, Father Michael Bechard, seeking damages for alleged sexual abuse by Father Rosica.
Judge blocks religious exemption to birth control coverage; Little Sisters of the Poor to appeal August 14, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A federal district court in Philadelphia Aug. 13 struck down a religious conscience rule implemented by the first Trump administration exempting employers with religious or moral concerns from having to provide their employees with insurance coverage for contraceptives and other drugs or procedures to which they have an objection.
Catholic University of America Press to publish Pope Leo’s dissertation August 14, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s dissertation — which he defended in 1987 for his doctoral degree in canon law — will soon be widely available through The Catholic University of America Press in Washington.
Pope says he hopes Trump-Putin meeting leads to ceasefire in Ukraine August 13, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV told reporters he hoped U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin can find a way to reach a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine when they meet in Alaska.
