The U.S. Catholic bishops and other religious organizations have argued that the way the rule defines “pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions” to include abortion could result in pro-life views leading to a harassment charge.

Holiness is a gift everyone receives with baptism, and it is a journey to be made together with the help of the saints in heaven, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.

As leaders of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem prepared to meet in Rome, the explosion of violence between Israel and Hamas highlighted the importance of their prayers and their material support for local Christians, leaders of the order said.

The real-life case of possession that inspired William Peter Blatty’s 1971 book (and 1973 film) “The Exorcist” began with the use of a Ouija board.

With the series now at 2-1 in favor of Texas, fans in both Texas and Arizona — including Catholics — are mobilizing in support of their teams.

Pope Francis regularly asks people to pray for him, and in October he jokingly told a group of nuns why: “This job is not easy; in fact, it’s a bit bothersome.”

A Maine parish has become a hub of healing as its community grapples with a devastating mass shooting.

In these times of violence and hatred around the world, following St. Thérèse’s of Lisieux confidence is crucial to the world regaining balance, said the bishop of Lisieux as the month of October, the busiest one in the French northern Normandy town of the saint known as the “Little Flower,” comes to a close.

Former Vice President Mike Pence ended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination Oct. 28 after lackluster fundraising and polling. Pence’s departure will put pressure on other low-polling candidates in the GOP field to end their bids as well, political scientists told OSV News.

The monthlong experience of synodality with cardinals, bishops, religious and laypeople from all over the world created new and wider “spaces” for everyone to feel welcome, to listen and discern God’s will together, several synod members said at the conclusion of the synod assembly’s first session.