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Canadian cardinal urges vote to stop expansion of assisted suicide to those with mental illness

The Catholic Register (Toronto, Ontario)

The measure, Bill C-218, proposes to amend Canada's criminal code to permanently prohibit medical assistance in dying, or MAiD, for individuals solely living with a mental illness. The post Canadian cardinal urges vote to stop expansion of assisted suicide to those with mental illness first appeared on OSV News.

‘We have to make sure the pope’s words do not get wasted,’ says Cameroon archbishop

Ngala Killian Chimtom

The pope's visit "was a unique moment. For once, the whole country halted, revealing a deep sense of joy and a longing for peace and justice." The post ‘We have to make sure the pope’s words do not get wasted,’ says Cameroon archbishop first appeared on OSV News.

Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis

"More than ever, Argentina needs that culture of encounter the Pope spoke about so often. Let's see when we're going to stop looking at each other as enemies." The post Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Church

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples,… The post Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but ‘all are welcome’ in Church first appeared on OSV News.

Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers

Lebanese Christians in Debel are celebrating the gift of a new statue of Jesus on the cross after a recent act of desecration by two Israeli soldiers drew global outrage. The post Lebanese Christians rejoice over new Christ statue brought by Italian soldiers first appeared on OSV News.

From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa

"Today, Africa is called to contribute significantly to the holiness and missionary character of the Christian people," the pope said. The post From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa first appeared on OSV News.

Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea

Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo was greeted with cheers from the people attending the Mass, many of whom were dressed in the Vatican's white and yellow colors. The post Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea first appeared on OSV News.

Belarus rights groups urge Church to ‘continue caring’ amid ongoing suppression of religion

Jonathan Luxmoore

Belarus's foremost Catholic dissident has urged Church leaders not to ignore the plight of his country's political prisoners amid a continuing crackdown on religious freedoms. The post Belarus rights groups urge Church to ‘continue caring’ amid ongoing suppression of religion first appeared on OSV News.

In Central Africa’s largest Catholic church, Pope Leo tells faithful: ‘The future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your choices’

MONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the second-largest Catholic Church in Africa April 22, telling Catholics in the oil-rich nation that “the future of… The post In Central Africa’s largest Catholic church, Pope Leo tells faithful: ‘The future of Equatorial Guinea depends upon your choices’ first appeared on OSV News.

See what missionaries say Pope Leo’s Africa trip was (really) all about

Ines San Martin

"I primarily come to Africa as a pastor … to be with and to celebrate with, to encourage and accompany, all of the Catholics throughout Africa.” The post See what missionaries say Pope Leo’s Africa trip was (really) all about first appeared on OSV News.

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