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Argentine Bishops to take up Pope Leo’s challenges for pastoral work

The Archbishop of Buenos Aires and the President of the Argentine Bishops' Conference offer a positive assessment of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina, highlighting the impact of his message and the challenges he posed for the Church’s pastoral work in the country.Read all

Argentina's next task: Turn Pope Leo's words into action

As Pope Leo XIV departs Argentina, our correspondent in Buenos Aires, Fr. Paul Samasumo, recalls his insistence on Gospel values and points to the next task facing Argentinians: turning the Pope's words into action.Read all

Pope Leo XIV departs from Argentina for Peru

Pope Leo XIV concludes his Apostolic Journey to Argentina and departs for Peru, marking the third and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Latin America.Read all

Pope Leo arrives in Peru for final leg of Apostolic Journey

Pope Leo begins his six-day visit to Peru at Callao Air Base, where he is greeted by the people of Peru, who welcome him with open arms.Read all

Pope Leo to Argentina: 'Thank you for welcoming me with open arms'

At the conclusion of Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan, Pope Leo XIV thanks the people of Argentina for welcoming him with so much affection, and reassures them that he will carry them in his heart.Read all

Pope invites Argentina to reconciliation, enlightenment, communion, mission

On his final day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV proposes a journey of reconciliation, enlightenment, communion and mission, and calls for the faithful of Argentina to “build bridges of charity and networks of solidarity.”Read all

Pope to prisoners in Argentina: Human person flourishes through limitations

On his final day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV visits a federal penitentiary in Buenos Aires, and urges inmates to transform their lives through the limitations and privations they face in prison.Read all

Guam: Sisters of Mercy rejoice during 80th anniversary Mass

The Sisters of Mercy mark 80 years of service in the US territory of Guam with a thanksgiving Mass presided by Archbishop Ryan Jimenez, who praises their contributions to education and care for the vulnerable.Read all

Irish Sisters bring faith and compassion to margins of society in mission

Through a new short film commissioned by the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See, four Irish religious sisters of different congregations share powerful stories of faith, courage and service to communities in some of the world's most challenging regions. Their experiences reveal how missionary life goes beyond borders, transforming lives through education, healthcare, empowerment, and a commitment to human dignity.Read all

Pope Leo XIV’s third day in Argentina

On his third day in Argentina, the second leg of his Apostolic Journey to South America, Pope Leo XIV visits the city of Córdoba where he celebrated Mass and met with the local clergy and pastoral workers, before ending the day with a prayer vigil with young people back in Buenos Aires.Read all

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Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome as he arrives in Peru, his home for two decades

LIMA, Peru (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima Nov. 11 for the much-anticipated final leg of his 12–day apostolic journey to South America, landing in the country that… The post Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome as he arrives in Peru, his home for two decades first appeared on OSV News.

Trump gives mixed signals on immigration following GOP midterm losses

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — In the aftermath of Republicans losing control of both chambers of Congress in a Democratic landslide, President Donald Trump suggested he was open to working with Democrats… The post Trump gives mixed signals on immigration following GOP midterm losses first appeared on OSV News.

More than 80 theologians, educators urge US bishops to publicly oppose Iran war

The signatories express their "deep concern" about the war with Iran and "the growing danger of renewed or expanded hostilities." The post More than 80 theologians, educators urge US bishops to publicly oppose Iran war first appeared on OSV News.

At Argentina’s national shrine, Pope Leo calls country to reconciliation, communion and mission

Ines San Martin

More than 2 million people gathered at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján Nov. 11 as Pope Leo XIV celebrated the closing Mass of his visit to Argentina The post At Argentina’s national shrine, Pope Leo calls country to reconciliation, communion and mission first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic Charities key in the fight to house homeless veterans as numbers decline

Simone Orendain

While the U.S. government found a 56% decline in homelessness among veterans, local Catholic Charities around the country continue the fight to get them housed. The post Catholic Charities key in the fight to house homeless veterans as numbers decline first appeared on OSV News.

In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor

Josephine Peterson

Now Pope Leo XIV has come to a country where Pope Francis' memory remains a source of both pride and political controversy. The post In Pope Francis’ homeland, his successor carries forward a legacy of prioritizing the poor first appeared on OSV News.

Chiclayo: A tale of two tables and one pope

Junno Arocho Esteves

In Chiclayo, on the narrow side street of St. Mary's Cathedral, two neighboring establishments claim a personal connection to Pope Leo. The post Chiclayo: A tale of two tables and one pope first appeared on OSV News.

From ‘Monseñor Roberto’ to Pope Leo XIV, Chiclayo celebrates a father’s return

Junno Arocho Esteves

"When 'Monseñor Roberto' was bishop of Chiclayo, I would define him as a father and a person very close to everyone, without exception." The post From ‘Monseñor Roberto’ to Pope Leo XIV, Chiclayo celebrates a father’s return first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo tells Argentine youth: Stand firm, become saints, ‘go and proclaim’

Ines San Martin

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) — Nearly four decades after young Argentines filled the streets of Buenos Aires for a historic World Youth Day with St. John Paul II, over… The post Pope Leo tells Argentine youth: Stand firm, become saints, ‘go and proclaim’ first appeared on OSV News.

Why do Catholics venerate relics?

Michael R. Heinlein

(OSV News) — Although more than a common part of Catholic culture and practice, the veneration of relics has been practiced less during the last 50 years or so. But… The post Why do Catholics venerate relics? first appeared on OSV News.

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