Pope’s prayer intention for July: That the faithful might again learn how to discern July 8, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for July is for expanded formation in discernment.
Barron: With no clergy-penitent exception, WA abuse law threatens religious liberty July 8, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A contested Washington state law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession to report abuse “represents an egregious violation of the free exercise clause of the First Amendment,” Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, who is a member of the U.S. Religious Liberty Commission, told OSV News.
Augustinian prior opens up about papal vacation, first encyclical, appointments and tennis July 8, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.
3 North Americans named to Vatican dicasteries for ecumenism, interreligious dialogue July 8, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
ANALYSIS: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ cuts expected to outweigh benefits for low-income families July 8, 2025By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, World News It’s a question with profound implications for millions of Americans: With the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law July 4, will families thrive or languish? Will poverty increase, or decrease? Will more go hungry, or will more be fed?
Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says July 7, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said.
Pope at Angelus: Be a laborer in the field of mission July 7, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Addressing the faithful gathered for his Sunday Angelus on July 6, Pope Leo offered a reflection on the missionary nature of the church, grounded in the Gospel of Luke.
Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises July 7, 2025By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children in Kerr County. More than 40 people remain missing.
Pope names French Archbishop Verny as new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, replacing retired Cardinal July 7, 2025By Jean Charles Putzolu OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He will put his French experience at the service of the universal church, while retaining his diocesan responsibilities.
San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller asks for prayers, solidarity following Texas flooding tragedy July 6, 2025By OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As many in Kerrville, Texas, rushed to find news of missing loved ones or grappled with losing their homes following catastrophic flooding, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller was among the faith leaders present to offer prayers and support.
House approves Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ after Senate passage July 4, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. House on July 3 approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in a 218-214 vote, which would enact key provisions of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda on taxes and immigration. The legislation now heads to the president’s desk for his signature.
Church adds Mass ‘for care of creation’ to missal, pope to celebrate July 3, 2025By Justin McLellan OSV News Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, World News Catholic priests will now be able to celebrate Mass “for the care of creation” after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings for the Mass will be added to the Roman Missal — the liturgical book that contains the texts for celebrating Mass in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.
