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Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron push back on claims of anti-Catholic bias from former commissioner

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, retired archbishop of New York, on March 24 joined Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, in defending the work of …

Parishioners remember fallen pastor, fatally shot a year ago, and continue to heal
Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given April 8, 2026
Vilnius’ hospice stands as a living work of Divine Mercy as city prepares to host global congress
Educators must help heal the human heart, especially in youth, bishop says in NCEA keynote
BREAKING: Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders

U.S. Church

Diocese of El Paso declares bankruptcy to settle abuse claims filed under New Mexico lookback law

by Gina Christian

The Diocese of El Paso, Texas, filed for bankruptcy March 6, citing financial strain from claims related to sexual abuse alleged to have occurred decades prior.

Chicago group’s Easter Triduum visits bring comfort of the Eucharist to ICE detainees

In a time of war, Catholic parish’s interfaith peace meal celebrates ‘our oneness in faith’

Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure same day Pope Leo appeals for peace

Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense

Kansas Catholic school answers the call to go old-school with landline phones

Washington Roundup: Bondi fired, tentative DHS funding deal struck, Johnson Amendment case dismissed

World

Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — During his recent visit to Denmark, Cardinal Pietro Parolin declined an invitation to sign a joint declaration regarding Greenland’s sovereignty, in the hopes of maintaining neutrality …

‘Miracle Doctor’ of Lourdes retires after 17 years, insisting miracles aren’t his job
Pope sends Easter greetings to Catholic parish in Gaza amid fear, uncertainty of war
Jerusalem’s Holy Week embraced with silent prayer, intimate liturgies as war continues to escalate
In South Sudan, people have been through Way of the Cross, and long for Easter peace, bishop says
Cardinal Ouellet defamation suit against accuser awaits judge’s verdict after early March trial

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

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

Oldest organ in Christendom sounded for first time in 800 years, leaving organist speechless

Vatican

In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

Reviews

‘You kill your crickets, eh?’ Discovering Dickens’ other Christmas tale

by Kenneth Craycraft
Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’
Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on ‘Women of the Bible’
‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic family
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