Catholic News & Perspectives

Shortly after being crowned Miss Universe, the victorious Mexican contestant Fatima Bosch Fernández stood alone on stage, clutching an enormous bouquet of flowers, shedding tears of joy and basking in the applause of an international audience. The post Mexican for whom ‘¡Viva Cristo Rey!’ is life slogan wins Miss Universe contest first appeared on OSV News.

The news came as a consequence of Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti's October visit to the country on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Diocese of Pinsk. The post 2 Catholic priests freed in Belarus after visit of papal envoy to the country first appeared on OSV News.

Dominican Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid and support since the beginning of the Russian invasion.  The post Ukrainian President Zelenskyy honors Dominican Sister Lucía Caram for war relief efforts first appeared on OSV News.

As night falls across continents on Nov. 19, more than 600 churches and landmarks will light up in red, reminding the world that Christian persecution remains a stark global reality. The post Red Wednesday: A global stand for persecuted Christians will see 600 churches lit up in red first appeared on OSV News.