Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV received American singer, poet, and artist Patti Smith in a private audience at the Vatican on Friday, July 31. The...
Pope issues new constitution for Vatican City State
Pope Leo XIV has promulgated a new constitution for Vatican City State, formally enshrining the possibility for a non-cardinal to serve as president...
Ukrainian ambassador says papal visit would give major boost to peace
A potential visit by Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine could make a significant contribution to international efforts to end the war and achieve...
Trump administration rule change could push asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration issued a new rule July 28 that could send hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers directly...
Bishop ‘grateful to God’ religious sister can remain in US; immigration case still ‘open question’
(OSV News) — A Texas bishop said he is “grateful to God” that a foreign-born religious sister, detained by immigration authorities in late...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
NEW YORK (OSV News) — Peter Parker and his titular alter ego (Tom Holland) face challenges both emotional and physical in “Spider-Man: Brand...
Honolulu’s new bishop in ‘awe’ that God chose him in his ‘unworthiness’ to shepherd diocese
HONOLULU (OSV News) — “E hiki mai kou aupuni” — “Thy kingdom come.” The episcopal motto of Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori — taken...
Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty after mosque opponent’s partner pulls gun on priest
(OSV News) — A New Mexico archbishop is defending religious liberty for Muslims and other faith communities, following tensions over the planned construction of...
Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians
The Vatican will launch its first conference of Christians and Confucians to expand the Catholic Church’s outreach to the Asian ethical tradition. The...
Explaining the Vatican’s engagement with contemporary art
The Vatican is participating in the international art exhibition “La Biennale di Venezia” in Italy for the fourth consecutive year. A senior Vatican...