News & Commentary
N.Y. delegation visits Ukraine, bordering countries
OSV News
May 6, 2022
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said he was surprised and inspired by Ukrainians he met when he made a brief visit to Lviv, Ukraine.
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Ordination survey finds dropping percentages of new white US priests
OSV News
May 4, 2022
The annual report of new priests commissioned by the U.S. bishops shows that among those who responded, a shrinking number are white, a sign of the "little-C" catholic nature of the Catholic Church.
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Sister Norma Pimentel accepts peace award for families at border
OSV News
May 2, 2022
Sister Norma Pimentel visualized the tear-streaked, weary faces of people she serves at the border during her acceptance speech for the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award April 21 in Davenport.
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After expulsion from Philippines, nun continues solidarity work
OSV News
April 29, 2022
Philippine elections are May 9, and a longtime advocate for Filipino farmers will be watching closely—from afar.
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Hope and joy reawaken when old and young come together, pope says
OSV News
April 28, 2022
If young people recognize all that they have received with gratitude and older people take the initiative of relaunching hope in young people for their future, then nothing can stop the flourishing of God's blessings among people, Pope Francis said.
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Supreme Court examines ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum rule
OSV News
April 27, 2022
After nearly two hours of oral arguments April 26, the Supreme Court justices had mixed views on the Biden administration ending a Trump-era immigration policy called "Remain in Mexico."
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Migrants are not enemies, just brothers and sisters in need, Pope Leo says