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COMECE president says new EU migrant regulations raise ethical concerns

Junno Arocho Esteves

"Migration is not merely a matter of procedures, statistics or border management. It concerns human beings: women, men and children." The post COMECE president says new EU migrant regulations raise ethical concerns first appeared on OSV News.

In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe

Ines San Martin

When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on June 6, many expected a successful papal trip. Few expected what unfolded over the following week. The post In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe first appeared on OSV News.

The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II

Katarzyna Szalajko

WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Karol Wojtyla Sr., the father of the future St. John Paul II, raised his son alone after the death of his wife, leaving an enduring example… The post The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II first appeared on OSV News.

Cardinal Camillo Ruini, influential voice of the Italian Church, dies at 95

ROME (OSV News) — Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the influential Italian churchman who shaped Catholic life in Italy for nearly two decades as both vicar of Rome and president of the Italian… The post Cardinal Camillo Ruini, influential voice of the Italian Church, dies at 95 first appeared on OSV News.

Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action

Canadian bishops urge prayers call "for the conversion of hearts and minds away from this practice" of euthanasia and assisted suicide. The post Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action first appeared on OSV News.

Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023

A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available. The post Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023 first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ

Katarzyna Szalajko

"All were beatified as martyrs, as victims of the persecution by totalitarian regimes because of their fidelity to Christ," Pope Leo XIV said. The post Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ first appeared on OSV News.

World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico

"Sport should not be a distraction" from injustices but rather an "opportunity to put our differences at the service of justice, truth, and peace." The post World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral

(OSV News) — Catholic and Orthodox leaders are expressing shock and outrage after a Russian drone strike heavily damaged a historic monastery complex in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a cathedral set… The post Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral first appeared on OSV News.

Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist

Caroline de Sury

In 1958 Lejeune identified that an extra chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome, a breakthrough that transformed modern genetics. The post Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist first appeared on OSV News.

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