Catholic advocates for people suffering from homelessness react to Trump's executive order and what it means for the dignity and future of people they are trying to help.

In an Aug. 5 video message, Pope Leo XIV commended the Knights of Columbus for uniting men in prayer and fraternity, while extending "generous service to vulnerable populations," as the fraternal organization holds its 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington. The @KofC boast 2.1

"True peace demands the courageous laying down of weapons -- especially those with the power to cause an indescribable catastrophe," Pope Leo XIV wrote as the world readies to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki .

A longtime Irish missionary in Haiti has been kidnapped in what may be a targeted attack amid that nation’s long-running armed gang violence and instability.

The optional memorial of the Dedication of St. Mary Major, celebrated on Aug. 5, recalls the importance of Mary in the life of the church. But it also calls to mind the Marian title of "Our Lady of the Snows.".

Indian nuns released on conditional bail; advocates, superiors call their arrest 'unlawful'.

Pope visits teen who fell ill during Jubilee of Youth, prays with family.

Journey together, seek real encounters, pope advises young people.

The bishop called on every person to "pray for the courage to do the right thing," including those tasked with carrying out the nation's laws.

For scholars seeking an MBA rooted in Catholic ethics and social teaching, there are now more choices, as Catholic colleges both launch and expand their degree offerings.

Here are the 3 questions young people asked Pope Leo XIV -- and his answers!.

Alligator Alcatraz Mass, VA and abortion, Pope Leo at the Jubilee for Youth, and more. Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Aug. 4, 2025.

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The Trump administration said Aug. 1 it would revoke its predecessor's policy rule that included abortion as a covered health benefit for veterans and their dependents, and return to a policy of fully excluding abortion and abortion-counseling.

As emergency workers searched for survivors and tried to recuperate the bodies of the dead, Pope Leo XIV offered his prayers for people impacted by the latest shipwreck of a migrant boat off the coast of Yemen.

Peace, disarmament begin in the heart, said Archbishop Broglio.

Mass celebrated at 'Alligator Alcatraz' for detained Catholic migrants.

Lebanese Catholic clergy commemorate Beirut port explosion victims five years later.

Nagasaki Franciscan monastery that survived atomic blast still stands as messenger of peace.

If asked to list Marian feast days in August, most Catholics would respond with only "the Assumption." But there are other feast days of Mary throughout the month. READ:.