October 12, 2026

Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

OSV News

Military archbishop denounces ‘public spectacle’ of Hasan execution, obliges Catholic recusal

Archbishop Timothy Broglio calls planned live-stream execution a "public spectacle of barbarically" and asks "any Catholics assigned to...

Washington Letter: Pentagon plan to livestream execution met with widespread condemnation

ANALYSIS: Controversy continues to mount over a plan by Pentagon officials to livestream the execution of Fort Hood...

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome?s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13...

World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’

Political and religious leaders worldwide offered prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV after he announced Oct. 11...

Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery

Catholic leaders and faithful in North America are pledging prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV, following his...

New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental illness

The International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers unveils new learning tools to help Catholics better understand, accompany...

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 11, 2026

Text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given Oct. 11, 2026....

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV announced after the Oct. 11 Angelus prayer he will undergo operation of a lung nodule....

Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person

Pope Leo XIV has posted Oct. 10 on his official X account that the Catholic Church holds the...

Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health

As the global community marks World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), the nation's Catholic bishops have renewed their...