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Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire

The Canadian government's website, says the base -- located some 130 miles east of the Alberta province capital of Edmonton -- is "one of the busiest" in Canada. The post Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire first appeared on OSV News.

French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation

Caroline de Sury

The bishops and others appealed for peaceful solution to the crisis, saying it's time for citizens to become peacemakers and reject growing division. The post French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation first appeared on OSV News.

Priest in Ecuador, 53, struck and killed by falling crucifix during Mass

A recording of the tragic incident went viral across the world, with the parish taking down the original video with sensitive content. The post Priest in Ecuador, 53, struck and killed by falling crucifix during Mass first appeared on OSV News.

Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis

Fredrick Nzwili

The diocese said it was entrusting Father Otache, and all others currently held captive by kidnappers across the country, to Mary's powerful intercession. The post Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis first appeared on OSV News.

‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome

Aside from his heroic life and death, Father Doyle's sense of humor, "warmth" and commitment to small daily life sacrifices also continues to attract people. The post ‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome first appeared on OSV News.

Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance

On Oct. 14, the Archdiocese of Lima postponed a session of preparations for the papal trip to the Peruvian capital and instead called for a day of prayer. The post Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance first appeared on OSV News.

Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis

Junno Arocho Esteves & Paulina Guzik

Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican's announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung. The post Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis first appeared on OSV News.

‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia

Katarzyna Szalajko

Every day for more than four years, in a Catholic parish deep in the Russian region of Siberia, a small community has gathered before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the rosary for peace between Russia and Ukraine. The post ‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia first appeared on OSV News.

Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico

The pope has nominated Maronite Father Milad T. Yaghi as bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of the Martyrs of Lebanon in Mexico ("Nuestra Señora de los Mártires del Líbano en México"). The post Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13 before undergoing lung surgery, prompting the cancellation of several public appearances and meetings for the coming week. The post Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled first appeared on OSV News.

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