Tag: Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV’s first words as pope foreshadowed themes of peace,...
ROME -- When Robert Francis Prevost stepped onto the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica one year ago May 8, he carried with him a...
Pope Leo XIV brings Gospel-centered leadership to global stage, unafraid to...
Roughly two months before celebrating a year on the throne of Peter, Pope Leo XIV became one of the most quoted global leaders on...
Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex...
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized...
Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell, Hartford’s fourth shepherd, dies at age...
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford died April 21 at age 88. He was Hartford's fourth archbishop, serving from 2003...
Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at...
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (OSV News) -- As supporters of Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno's canonization cause marked the 60th anniversary of the late Navy chaplain's arrival...
New study offers snapshot of U.S. priest ordination class of 2026
This spring, the U.S. will see more than 400 men ordained to the priesthood, both diocesan and religious.
What does the latest generation of priests...
Journalist recalls Pope Francis’ emotional hospital goodbye and final words
The world had its eyes fixed on the 10th floor of Rome's Gemelli Hospital in 2025, waiting, hoping and praying that Pope Francis would...
Costa Rica migrant agreement draws concern from Catholic Church immigration officials
The Catholic Church in Costa Rica has expressed concern over an agreement signed by the government and the United States under which the Central...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at St. Augustine basilica in Algeria:...
ANNABA, Algeria -- Pope Leo XIV offered Mass April 14 at the basilica built near the site where St. Augustine died nearly 1,600 years...
Church has opposed artificial reproduction for nearly century, says author of...
WASHINGTON -- Why not IVF -- in vitro fertilization?
It's a question asked not only by those outside the Church, but sometimes by faithful Catholics...










