YAOUNDE, Cameroon -- Pope Leo XIV brought joy to 64 orphaned and abandoned children on the evening of April 15 when he visited the Ngul Zamba orphanage in Cameroon, blessing the children and assuring them that despite their suffering,...
CHICAGO -- The police chief of a southwest suburb of Chicago, where one of Pope Leo XIV's brothers lives, confirmed to OSV News that his department is conducting "an ongoing and active investigation" of an unsubstantiated bomb threat at...
The Catholic Church in Costa Rica has expressed concern over an agreement signed by the government and the United States under which the Central American country will receive up to 25 migrants per week deported by Washington.
The first flight,...
Joseph Rodia, a veteran school administrator, has been named the principal of Christ the Teacher Catholic School in Newark, effective July 1. Bishop Koenig’s appointment was announced April 16.
Assistant principals Kelli Colella and Ashley Torelli have led Christ the...
WILMINGTON — Padua scored eight consecutive goals, then withstood a charge from Wilmington Charter in a 12-8 girls lacrosse victory on April 16.
The host Force got off to a strong start, taking a 5-2 lead late in the first...
DOUALA, Cameroon -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 120,000 people in Cameroon's largest city on April 17, urging "beloved children of the African continent" to share God's love by feeding the hungry and offering the spiritual...
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. Bishops plan to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during their June 2026 Assembly.
By Leonard J. DeLorenzo, OSV News
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of...
Q: Is it ever acceptable to say something other than "amen" when receiving Communion? Would "thank you," "he's alive" or even "hallelujah!" ever work? (Indiana)
A: The short answer is no, the one and only appropriate response when receiving holy...
On a recent vacation, I read Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables."
Hugo was truly a poet and philosopher. "Les Misérables" became one of his most popular works through its musical presentation on Broadway and later as a film. It tells various...
CHICAGO -- A year into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is still enjoying popularity and rockstar-like fame, especially in Chicago, his hometown. Beyond the pop-culture interest, some of the faithful told OSV News his message of peace, dedication to...