2 ICE detainees killed and another injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, officials say September 24, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Two detainees were killed and another was in serious condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told CNN Sept. 24.
Cardinal Rys: With curial appointments expected, pope prioritizes listening over haste September 24, 2025By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As fall begins, Catholics are watching closely for Pope Leo XIV’s first major Vatican appointments. One of the most urgent vacancies to fill is his own former role — prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
Spain’s Tower of Jesus Christ will make Sagrada Familia world’s tallest Catholic church September 24, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News Over a century in the making, the Tower of Jesus Christ, designed by famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, will soon crown the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, making it the tallest Catholic Church in the world.
God’s love can reach anyone, even at ‘rock bottom,’ pope says September 24, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News When people hit “rock bottom,” they can be confident that God is there ready to rescue and redeem them, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October September 24, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace.
At UN, Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, calls for Gaza ceasefire September 24, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, War in Ukraine, World News President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still question the extent to which the U.S. will be involved in global affairs as the Trump administration implements its “America First” foreign policy.
Notre Dame summit aims to bring Christian values to AI revolution September 24, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, World News As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed, the University of Notre Dame has convened a summit to bring Catholic and Christian values to bear on AI technology.
Pope Leo XIV appoints coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans September 24, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, N.J., as coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans.
Maryknoll webinar on Brazil’s climate summit calls for church’s voice at COP30 September 23, 2025By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Environment, News, World News A Sept. 18 webinar held by the Maryknoll Office of Global Concern addressed the climate priorities of the peoples of the Global South, especially those of the Amazon region and the Guaraní Aquifer region — located beneath the surface of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It’s the largest known aquifer system in the world.
‘The Cabrini Pledge’ calls faithful to be keepers of hope for migrants and refugees September 23, 2025By Marietha Góngora V. OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Saints, World News At the start of National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration invited the faithful to join “The Cabrini Pledge” and be guardians of hope for migrants and refugees.
Pope praises women’s religious orders for courage, generosity September 23, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Consecrated Life, News, Vatican, World News In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
Catholic immigration advocates express concern about new $100,000 H-1B visa fee September 23, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Sept. 19, creating some confusion for employers and prompting concern for Catholic immigration advocates.
