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Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, including Caritas, drawing condemnation

Judith Sudilovsky

Aid organizations whose licenses have been revoked include Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, CARE and World Vision International. The post Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, including Caritas, drawing condemnation first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo mourns tragic New Year fire in ski resort bar; 40 presumed dead

"This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare," said a government official. The post Pope Leo mourns tragic New Year fire in ski resort bar; 40 presumed dead first appeared on OSV News.

Missionary on the move: Where Pope Leo XIV might travel next in 2026

Junno Arocho Esteves

As Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his first apostolic visit to Turkey and Lebanon, he gave a hint on his flight back to Rome as to which other countries he might visit in 2026. The post Missionary on the move: Where Pope Leo XIV might travel next in 2026 first appeared on OSV News.

India: Christmas celebrations disturbed or canceled over Hindu nationalist violence

Christian leaders have urged the Hindu nationalists' government in India to speak out forcefully against Christian persecution and ensure accountability. The post India: Christmas celebrations disturbed or canceled over Hindu nationalist violence first appeared on OSV News.

Czech archdiocese welcomes pioneering ‘3D church’

Jonathan Luxmoore

The Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed pre-Christmas plans to build a major new parish church using 3D printing technology, after architects insisted the method would slash costs and offer exceptional decorative and acoustic possibilities. The post Czech archdiocese welcomes pioneering ‘3D church’ first appeared on OSV News.

From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 marks a grim year for religious freedom

As 2025 draws to a close, the plight of persecuted Christians around the world remains dire -- and in many places, deeply forgotten. The post From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 marks a grim year for religious freedom first appeared on OSV News.

Ten thousand young Christians gather in Paris for Taizé’s European New Year meeting

Caroline de Sury

More than 10,000 young Christians from across Europe joined thousands of young French people in Paris Dec. 28-Jan. 1 to take part in the European meeting of the Taizé community, which is held every year in a different European city around New Year. The post Ten thousand young Christians gather in Paris for Taizé’s European New Year meeting first appeared on OSV News.

Ukrainian bishop issues letter to American people amid Trump-Zelenskyy talks

Jonathan Luxmoore

A Catholic bishop in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa is urging Americans to continue standing for truth and justice amid renewed peace talks between the United States and Ukraine. The post Ukrainian bishop issues letter to American people amid Trump-Zelenskyy talks first appeared on OSV News.

Families fostering Gospel values provide hope in dark world, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christian families must not let today’s tyrants suffocate their love and witness to Gospel values, Pope Leo XIV said. “In our families, we should cherish the… The post Families fostering Gospel values provide hope in dark world, pope says first appeared on OSV News.

US strikes Nigeria targeting Islamic extremists to ‘stop the slaughtering of Christians,’ says Trump

The U.S. has carried out a deadly Dec. 25 strike in northwestern Nigeria, with President Donald Trump stating the attack targeted Islamic State group terrorists who persecuted Christians in that nation. The post US strikes Nigeria targeting Islamic extremists to ‘stop the slaughtering of Christians,’ says Trump first appeared on OSV News.

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