In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says March 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Life is a journey that requires trust and reliance on Jesus, who sometimes asks his disciples to leave everything behind, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo warns of ‘irreparable abyss,’ if diplomacy doesn’t take over violence in Iran, Middle East March 2, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV issued a fervent appeal for return of diplomacy in “these dramatic hours” in the Middle East and Iran, condemning use of weapons that cause “destruction, pain, and death.”
USCCB president: Prayer, diplomacy needed in Middle East to avert ‘tragedy of immense proportions’ March 2, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News The leader of the U.S. Catholic bishops has echoed Pope Leo XIV’s call for deescalation and dialogue in the Middle East, following the joint attacks on Iran launched Feb. 28 by the U.S. and Israel, which killed Iran’s longtime supreme leader, 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Pope Leo XIV concludes retreat urging Church to live the Gospel worthily March 2, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Lent, News, Vatican, World News As the first Lenten retreat of his pontificate drew to a close, Pope Leo XIV thanked Norwegian Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim for “a profound, spiritual experience” after which, the pope said, he felt “particularly invited to reflect at certain moments.”
Students pledge to uphold Notre Dame’s pro-life ethos as march turns from protest to thanksgiving March 2, 2026By Catherine Odell OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Respect Life, World News About 100 people gathered on the campus of the University of Notre Dame Feb. 27 for an early evening event that organizers had been calling their “March on the Dome” just the day before.
New Knights of Columbus video series explores ‘dignity of work,’ how it ‘builds virtue’ March 1, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News A new video series from the Knights of Columbus — the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization — delves into the dignity of work and its role in men’s lives and vocation.
‘Chosen’ actor Jonathan Roumie honors 21 Christian martyrs at Museum of the Bible event March 1, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Lent, News, World News Jonathan Roumie, the actor known for portraying Jesus Christ in the hit series “The Chosen,” is calling attention this Lent to the 21 Christian martyrs who died in Libya for their faith in Jesus 11 years ago.
Pope Leo’s visit to Spain could spark a much-needed ‘spiritual revival’ March 1, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News With the Vatican confirming Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain in June, plans for the upcoming visit are full steam ahead, the organizer of the visit said.
Unmarked graves found on land once owned by Catholic slaveholders trigger search for descendants February 28, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News A team of student and professional history detectives — led by Laura Masur, assistant professor of anthropology at The Catholic University of America — have discovered what appear to be additional gravesites in a family cemetery on land once belonging to the Brents, one of early and colonial America’s prominent Catholic families.
New initiative to form mental health professionals rooted in Church teaching February 28, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Health Care, News, World News A new initiative by the University of Mary and the Diocese of Phoenix promises to respond to today’s rising mental health challenges by forming mental health professionals who are clinically trained and rooted in the Catholic teaching on human dignity.
‘Christ is my identity, my foundation,’ says Catholic player on U.S. women’s hockey team February 28, 2026By Mike Latona Catholic Courier Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The Olympic gold medal hanging from Haley Winn’s neck was a crowning touch on her rapid rise to ice hockey’s mountaintop.
‘Hidden Glory’: Highlights from Bishop Varden’s meditations for papal Lenten retreat February 28, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News Norwegian Bishop Erik Varden preached a series of meditations for the first Lenten retreat of Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia, reflecting on the splendor of truth and the Christian idea of freedom, as well as sin, abuse and Church corruption.
