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Bishop: Rupnik mosaics at Lourdes to be covered before pope’s visit and remain masked indefinitely

Junno Arocho Esteves

"The distressed and wounded who need consolation and reparation must hold first place in Lourdes. This is the distinct grace of this sanctuary." The post Bishop: Rupnik mosaics at Lourdes to be covered before pope’s visit and remain masked indefinitely first appeared on OSV News.

‘Prayer is our number one weapon’ against Russian aggression, says papal nuncio to Ukraine

"We need to pray and to explain to our brothers and sisters that we need to keep our hope. And our hope is Jesus, not this life." The post ‘Prayer is our number one weapon’ against Russian aggression, says papal nuncio to Ukraine first appeared on OSV News.

Colombia: Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to quake-hit cities

Junno Arocho Esteves

Dozens of clergy from the Archdiocese of Bogotá embarked on a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake. The post Colombia: Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to quake-hit cities first appeared on OSV News.

Deadly school shooting sparks alarm in the Philippines

A student killed a fellow student before killing himself, sparking shock and reigniting alarm on campus. The post Deadly school shooting sparks alarm in the Philippines first appeared on OSV News.

Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank’s last Christian village

Judith Sudilovsky

(OSV News) — For the past three months, Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day like… The post Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank’s last Christian village first appeared on OSV News.

Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake

Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo XIV conveyed his solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country's eastern coast The post Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake first appeared on OSV News.

Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution

Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Warning against increased violence in the West Bank, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to decisively pursue an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. “I renew my appeal… The post Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution first appeared on OSV News.

Australian bishop found guilty of abusing 3 young Aboriginal men

Junno Arocho Esteves

Archbishop Costelloe of Perth said that with the conclusion of the trial, the Church's investigation of Bishop Saunders "can now recommence." The post Australian bishop found guilty of abusing 3 young Aboriginal men first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, financial assistance to disaster-stricken Colombia

Junno Arocho Esteves

The pope's donation, the bishops said, will be used to address the most pressing needs after the quake in Colombia, and the Vatican said it would provide additional assistance The post Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, financial assistance to disaster-stricken Colombia first appeared on OSV News.

Jordan prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030

Organizers hope to see millions of Christian pilgrims coming to Jordan to engage in this historic commemoration of the Baptism Site, the starting point of Christ's earthly mission. The post Jordan prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030 first appeared on OSV News.

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