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Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers for Guard Members Shot in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Catholic bishops are offering prayers following the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members […]

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An Easy Morning with Pope Leo in Indianapolis

When Christina Lamas called me in August and invited me to moderate the conversation with Pope Leo XIV at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, a phrase immediately came […]

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Pope Leo Focuses on Ecumenism, Peace During First Foreign Trip to Turkey, Lebanon

BEIRUT (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV ended the first foreign trip of his pontificate – to Turkey and Lebanon – by making what he called “a heartfelt appeal: May the […]

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Pope Leo Offers Wisdom, Encouragement to U.S. Teens

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV encouraged American youth in a unique digital discussion on Friday, November 21, telling them, “You are not only the future of the Church, […]

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Pope Marks Anniversary of Creed with Apostolic Letter

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – When Christians recite the Creed, it should prompt an examination of conscience about what they truly believe and what kind of example of faith in God […]

National

News Briefs: November 23, 2025

Survey: Young Adults Most Engaged, Most at Risk of Leaving Church WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – A new survey shows young adults are the most engaged in the Latin Church in […]

National

News Briefs: November 16, 2025

Pope’s Prayer Intention Is for Those Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with […]

National

‘Every Hour that We Have Is a Gift’

Parishes, Faithful Are Encouraged to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours Ahead of the Upcoming Publication of a New Edition More and more over the past several months, leaders in […]

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Pope Leo: Caring for Creation Is Part of Peacemaking

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – “If you want to cultivate peace, care for creation,” Pope Leo XIV told global leaders attending the U.N. Climate Conference in Brazil. As the international community […]

National

News Briefs: November 9, 2025

USCCB President Raises Alarm about Disruption of Federal Food Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Officials with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urged lawmakers to fund federal food […]

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Catholic Leaders Mark ‘Nostra Aetate’ Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Influential religious leaders reminded Catholics of their responsibility to combat antisemitism while celebrating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a transformative Church document in Catholic-Jewish relations, in […]

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In Doctrinal Note, Vatican Says Mary Is Not Co-Redeemer

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix.” In a […]