As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future March 11, 2026By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Lebanon has been gripped by panic and internal displacement crisis following Israeli evacuation orders as part of the U.S. and Israel–Iran war, with the country coming to reflect the growing pressure on Middle Eastern Christians, raising fears the conflict could force many to leave the region permanently.
Church’s unity comes from faith in Christ and from love, pope says March 11, 2026By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church is made up of diverse people who are united by their faith in Christ and are called to welcome all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.
Wyoming governor signs ‘well-intended’ but ‘fragile’ heartbeat law on abortion March 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Wyoming’s governor enacted what he called a “well-intended” but ultimately “fragile” ban on abortions of unborn children with a detectable heartbeat.
U.S. Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon village March 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Two Maronite bishops in the U.S. are calling for prayer, dialogue and solidarity after a Maronite priest was killed in Lebanon amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
Chaldean bishop pleads not guilty to felony charges, as resignation announced March 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News A Chaldean Catholic bishop in California pleaded not guilty to charges of embezzlement and money laundering, as the Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV had accepted his resignation in February.
Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership March 11, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The Vatican has published the final report of the synod study group examining women’s participation in the Church, which calls for expanded roles for women in Church governance and leadership in roles not including ordained ministry.
Mexican Catholics protect churches amid women’s day protest vandalism March 10, 2026By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed dismay with a spate of vandalism against churches in the country — including a parish church dating to the 17th century — during marches for International Women’s Day, saying, “Mexico needs justice and peace, not more violence.”
Pope Leo bestows title of ‘monsignor’ on USCCB’s general secretary March 10, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the title of “monsignor” on Father Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, with the distinction of “Chaplain to His Holiness.”
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako March 10, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Louis Sako, the Iraq-based Chaldean Catholic patriarch of Baghdad, ending his 13-year tenure leading Iraq’s largest Christian denomination, the Vatican said.
Cardinal Mathieu in Rome after evacuation from Iran March 10, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Belgian Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan surfaced in Rome after days of uncertainty about his whereabouts following the start of a U.S. and Israel-Iran war.
White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinal March 10, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News An American cardinal has issued “a call to conscience,” while deploring efforts to “gamify” the U.S.-Israel war with Iran — particularly on the part of the Trump administration.
Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of own nation’s morals March 10, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, World News A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows Americans are “more likely” than those in other nations to raise an eyebrow at the morality of those in their own country.
