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When one seeks beauty, the pope added, “we discover not simply something, but Someone. We encounter God our Creator.”

“Everybody deserves a place to call home, where they can build relationships, nurture family life, and participate fully in their community.”

(OSV News) — When Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo, Norway, first encountered Sigrid Undset’s writing in junior high school, it was through her famous novel trilogy “Kristin Lavransdatter.” It did …

“We especially ask for prayers for all the volunteers and security forces who are tirelessly working to extinguish the fires.”

“All spaces are being rapidly cleaned and prepared so that they can once again be a place of prayer and encounter with the Lord.”

“Our Lady constantly invites us to be carriers of peace. May this event encourage us to take her invitation even more seriously: not to return evil for evil.”

(OSV News) — French top politicians, bishops and family remembered the 85-year-old Father Jacques Hamel 10 years after the priest was murdered by two Islamic terrorists as he was celebrating Mass …

(OSV News) — A study conducted among participants of Pope Leo XIV’s recent apostolic visit to Spain reported an overwhelmingly positive experience, with many citing a significant impact on their faith. …

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers as firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires in Spain and France that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate from their homes.

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France is expected to be watched closely for his message to a Europe divided by political tensions and a recent wave …