Catholic News & Perspectives

When Pope Leo XIV embarks on his apostolic visit to France in September, four Vatican journalists hope to use that brief moment to hand the pontiff the prayers, grief, and fragile hopes of the people of Venezuela. The post Journalists launch initiative to bring letters from Venezuelan quake survivors to Pope Leo XIV first appeared on OSV News.

"We must reject the manipulation of those who, guided by superstition and fundamentalism, have claimed that the earthquakes are a punishment from God, a kind of divine vengeance," the bishops wrote.  The post Venezuelan bishops urge faithful to reject superstitious view of earthquakes first appeared on OSV News.

(OSV News) — The Vatican has pushed back against reports that former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik has been acquitted in his Vatican criminal trial. In a July 22 statement, the Vatican… The post After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal first appeared on OSV News.

"Lebanon is called upon today more than ever to adhere to this historical message that has made it a homeland of coexistence, dialogue and openness." The post Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House first appeared on OSV News.

(OSV News) — Heated rivalries among soccer fans bubbled to the surface in the lead-up to the World Cup Final that ultimately saw Spain clinch a 1-0 victory over Argentina in… The post For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war first appeared on OSV News.