Pope Leo XIV turns 70 Sept. 14, and OSV News is celebrating by gathering a host of prayers into a very special “spiritual birthday bouquet” for the Holy Father. The best part? Everyone can participate.

The Vatican confirmed that – given the circulation of quotes without sources – all the pope’s speeches are publicly available on the Vatican website.

The first Monday Night Football game of the 2025 season took place in Chicago, so Peyton Manning tried to recruit one heck of a guest for the first ManningCast of the year. Peyton and his brother Eli Manning welcomed Bill Murray,

BMW Motorrad has presented a modified R 18 Transcontinental to Pope Leo XIV. He signed the bike and it will be auctioned off to support children in Madagascar. The model features a white paint job, chrome accents, and the Vatican coat of arms.

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV “will continue his activities” from Villa Barberini — his residence in Castel Gandolfo, 18 miles south of Rome — Sept. 8-9.

Borgo Laudato Si’ is an environmental project located in Castel Gandolfo and inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical On Care for Our Common Home. The ecological complex includes state-of-the-art insulation, photovoltaic, and circular water management systems as well as areas for educational activities for students.

Multiple global leaders released comments regarding an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar. Western leaders slammed the IDF's strike on the Qatari capital of Doha, whichtargeted senior Hamas officials during ceasefire negotiation meetings on Tuesday.

SAN ANTONIO - Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Michael Joseph Boulette of San Antonio, who turned 75 earlier this year.According to ca