Pope Leo’s Corpus Christi Mass and procession in Madrid draws 1.2 million June 7, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and led a Eucharistic procession through the heart of the Spanish capital June 7 for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the liturgical feast celebrating the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Pope Leo arrives in Spain, urges end to polarization and ‘renewed fidelity to the Gospel’ June 6, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain June 6, invoking Saints Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross and Ignatius of Loyola as spiritual guides for the polarized country as it navigates profound social tensions.
6 things to know about the Sacred Heart devotion June 6, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News As the U.S. bishop prepare to consecrate the United States to Jesus’ Sacred Heart June 11 during their spring meeting in Orlando, Florida, here are six things to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Corpus Christi a reminder of the strength of life over death, Jerusalem patriarch says June 5, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The celebration of Corpus Christi in the land where Jesus lived, died and rose from the dead serves as a reminder that the gift of life does not come from human efforts but only from God, said the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem.
Meet the man whose incredible recovery could lead to military chaplain’s sainthood June 5, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News When Chase Kear first learned about Father Emil J. Kapaun in eighth grade, he had no idea that the Kansas military chaplain on the path to sainthood would change his life forever.
Report: 2 former University of Notre Dame rectors sexually abused students June 5, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News An independent report shows that two priests who oversaw University of Notre Dame residence halls sexually abused several students during their tenure in the 1980s and 1990s, with both continuing their abuse in parish settings after leaving the school.
Cardinal McElroy removes priest from exorcism ministry over UFO, demon comments on social media June 5, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Cardinal Robert W. McElroy has removed a priest from his exorcism ministry in the Archdiocese of Washington, citing concerns over the cleric’s recent social media statements “linking UFOs to demonic presence.”
Poll: Pope has high favorability rating after AI encyclical; Trump dips over inflation, war in Iran June 4, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News A new poll shows President Donald Trump trailing Pope Leo XIV by 54 percentage points in net favorability.
Steaks, barbecue and shared blessings at play in bishops’ Stanley Cup wager June 4, 2026By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News As the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes meet in the Stanley Cup Final, two Catholic bishops are taking part in a friendly wager featuring regional foods tied to their dioceses.
Pope Leo urges Catholic universities to instill passion for the truth found in Christ June 4, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV told Catholic university leaders on June 3 that they have a responsibility to instill in their students a passion for “not only intellectual truth, but the truth that is Christ himself.”
Leo: Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive June 3, 2026By Deborah Castellano Lubov OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has encouraged the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith made visible in Eucharistic processions, recalling that this week the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi.
Meet the amazing missionary priest who could be one of Minnesota’s first saints June 3, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News A native of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, Father Richard Kunst grew up learning about Msgr. Joseph Francis Buh.
