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Pope Leo XIV: The Biography: A Vatican insider tells the popes tale, from southside Chicago to Rome
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (635+ words) (OSV News) " There's been no shortage of books authored profiling the first American pope, Leo XIV, since his May 8, 2025, election. But only one concludes with a 35-page, in-person interview with the pontiff himself. "Pope Leo XIV: The Biography" (Image/Penguin Random…...
Supreme Court rules New Jersey pregnancy centers can challenge state probe in federal court
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (623+ words) WASHINGTON (OSV News) "The U. S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled April 29 that a group of faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey can challenge in federal court an investigation by that state's attorney general alleging they misled people about their services and seeking…...
Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (1107+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) " The Madre Peregrina statue visiting the Twin Cities is like Mary visiting Elizabeth " she comes with news of hope and joy, said Auxiliary Bishop Kevin T. Kenney of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The bishop shared a…...
King Charles invokes faith, "shared values" as he calls for peace in address to Congress
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (711+ words) WASHINGTON (OSV News) "King Charles III appealed to the Christian faith and invoked "shared values" between the United Kingdom and the United States as he called for peace around the globe during an address to a joint meeting of the…...
Msgr. Robert Coll, creator of Rice Bowl, dies at 95 after a life "poured out in service
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (1141+ words) (OSV News) " The priest who created Rice Bowl " which became Catholic Relief Services" annual Lenten program of prayer, fasting and almsgiving for humanitarian aid " has died at age 95. Msgr. Robert J. Coll, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania,…...
Analysis: Will President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV have electoral implications?
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (939+ words) WASHINGTON (OSV News) "President Donald Trump's social media and verbal attacks on Pope Leo XIV could add to challenges facing Republican candidates in the midterm elections later this year, analysts told OSV News." While Trump, who is term-limited, will not…...
Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouri
2+ day, 58+ min ago (353+ words) (OSV News) "Pope Leo XIV issued decrees advancing the sainthood causes of five candidates, including a Dutch nun who served in St. Louis in the early 20th century. During a meeting April 27, with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for…...
Virginians march against extreme abortion amendment "seeking to devour life
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1006+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (OSV News) " On Nov. 3, Virginia voters will face a referendum on an amendment that, if passed, would enshrine virtually unlimited access to abortion in the state constitution. On April 22, pro-life advocates took to the streets of downtown Richmond…...
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2+ day, 22+ hour ago (13+ words) Full text: Pope Leo XIV's homily for Good Shepherd Sunday 2026 OSV News...
Washington Roundup: Senate passes ICE plan; Trump in no "rush" on Iran; SNAP chicken bill; and more
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (996+ words) WASHINGTON (OSV News) " Senate Republicans on April 23 advanced a budget measure that would pave the way to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol without any Democratic support as funding for the Department of Homeland Security remained lapsed. The…...