Sydney couple raise the roof with Pope Leo hat trick August 30, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News Sydney newlyweds James Lu and Fiona Choi ticked off some unusual items on their Europe vacation list: wedding clothes and shoes along with an Akubra hat and Pope Leo XIV’s estimated head size.
Fletcher loved his family, Harper was a ‘joyful’ big sister: Annunciation shooting victims mourned August 29, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The parents of both children confirmed as victims of the Aug. 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church issued their first statements in the aftermath, mourning the loss of their children.
‘Hold onto Jesus’s hand’: Parents, clergy process Minneapolis Catholic school shooting’s aftermath August 29, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News As the sun set the evening of Aug. 28, mourners lingered in front of Annunciation Catholic Church before a robust memorial of flowers, stuffed animals, toys and candles.
Vatican official warns of AI’s hidden costs to environment, work and society August 29, 2025By Sarah Mac Donald OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Bishop Paul Tighe, a top official at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education, is urging caution on artificial intelligence — warning that its hidden environmental costs, impact on jobs and broader social risks can’t be overlooked.
California bishops, marriage ministry partner to strengthen family life August 29, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, World News California’s Catholic bishops are teaming up with a national marriage ministry to strengthen family life throughout the state.
Experts share 6 ways to help prevent suicide ahead of Suicide Prevention Month August 29, 2025By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, World News Ahead of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, ministry leaders and crisis experts are listing practical steps that individuals, families and churches can take to help prevent suicide.
Hurricane Katrina 20th anniversary a call to racial equity, justice, say bishops August 29, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina marks a call to “renew our commitment to racial equity and justice in every sector of public life,” said two U.S. Catholic bishops.
Amid Russian attacks, Ukraine’s religious leaders plead for Pope Leo’s help in returning abducted children August 28, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukraine’s religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.
Archbishop Hebda prays for community’s peace, fortitude, consolation after school shooting August 28, 2025By Joe Ruff OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Schools, World News Hugs and tears preceded a service the evening of Aug. 27 to mourn and pray for those killed and injured after a shooting earlier in the day at a Minneapolis Catholic elementary school.
Experts: Churches, schools must act on ‘unique vulnerability’ in their security August 28, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A security expert told OSV News that parishes and churches can take several key steps to reduce the threat of attacks such as the deadly Aug. 27 shooting during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Pope Leo joins U.S. bishops in mourning victims of Catholic school shooting August 28, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV joined his brother bishops and fellow Americans in the U.S. in expressing condolences following a deadly mass shooting that took place Aug. 27 at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shortly after the start of the school day during an all-school Mass at the adjacent Annunciation Catholic Church.
Archbishop Hebda after Catholic school shooting: We ask for your prayers and action, rooted in hope August 28, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda told media Aug. 27 that prayers offered from around the United States and world, including from Pope Leo XIV, have been “a source of hope” following that morning’s mass shooting during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 other victims injured.
