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Funeral Mass for British duchess dubbed historic with presence of king, top royals

Jonathan Luxmoore

"This historic event will help renew the link between the monarchy and Catholicism which was broken at the Reformation," said a Catholic historian. The post Funeral Mass for British duchess dubbed historic with presence of king, top royals first appeared on OSV News.

Over 60 people killed in Ntoyo, Congo, by Islamic State group supporters

Bishop Melchisédech Sikuli Paluko of Butembo-Beni expressed his "spiritual closeness" to "all the families affected by this umpteenth and horrible carnage." The post Over 60 people killed in Ntoyo, Congo, by Islamic State group supporters first appeared on OSV News.

New Maciel documentary a ‘cathartic’ experience, Legionaries head says

Junno Arocho Esteves

A new documentary on the life and crimes of Father Marcial Maciel Degollado was another chance for members of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to confront the truth of their founder's dark past and the suffering inflicted on innocent victims, said Father John Connor, general director of the congregation. The post New Maciel documentary a ‘cathartic’ experience, Legionaries head says first appeared on OSV News.

Church’s youngest cardinal: Amid division, be close to people and pray for conversion

"It was very good to be in straight connection with God, to pray, to dedicate my time during the conclave to what is happening." The post Church’s youngest cardinal: Amid division, be close to people and pray for conversion first appeared on OSV News.

Pope not there ‘to create doubt’ but to be ‘prophetic voice’ of church, Congolese cardinal says

"My commitment today to the cause of justice in my country, even on the African continent and globally, is inspired by the struggle of Pope John Paul II." The post Pope not there ‘to create doubt’ but to be ‘prophetic voice’ of church, Congolese cardinal says first appeared on OSV News.

‘Nuns on the run’ case in Austria highlights plight of aging, dwindling religious

Three elderly women religious in Austria fled their nursing home and returned to their longtime monastery, defying church superiors. The post ‘Nuns on the run’ case in Austria highlights plight of aging, dwindling religious first appeared on OSV News.

Pope’s birthday celebrated in Peru with cakes and prayer

"People have expressed renewed hope and faith in this new pope," said Patrick Espinal, coordinator for a Catholic youth organization in Chiclayo. The post Pope’s birthday celebrated in Peru with cakes and prayer first appeared on OSV News.

Ecumenical festival in Iraq proves strong faith of Christians once under Islamic persecution

Christians in northern Iraq have marked a powerful milestone of faith and survival. The post Ecumenical festival in Iraq proves strong faith of Christians once under Islamic persecution first appeared on OSV News.

Peace requires a ‘different narrative’ world’s top church leaders urge

At a major peace summit in Poland, church leaders from around the globe urged Christians to be bold in building peace amid wars in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Africa and beyond. The post Peace requires a ‘different narrative’ world’s top church leaders urge first appeared on OSV News.

Jubilee of Consecrated Life celebrated in Paris shines light on communities shattered by abuse

Caroline de Sury

PARIS (OSV News) — Spread between iconic churches of the City of Lights, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Eustache and St. Sulpice, over 800 religious men and women, and… The post Jubilee of Consecrated Life celebrated in Paris shines light on communities shattered by abuse first appeared on OSV News.

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