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‘We are not alone, abandoned or afraid,’ says patriarch of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday

by Paulina Guzik

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — When Christians gathered in Jerusalem to remember Jesus’ entry into the city, it was one of a few joyful moments in the Holy Land, …

Pope Francis names Ontario pastor as next bishop of Diocese of Thunder Bay
New Jersey faith leaders unite to defend immigrant families amid deportation fears
Vatican diplomats discuss paths toward peace in Middle East
Texas high court hears arguments in AG’s effort to shut down Catholic migrant ministry

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Uvalde, Texas church opens counseling facility for ongoing healing from 2022 mass shooting

by OSV News

UVALDE, Texas (OSV News) — Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde has opened a new, onsite counseling facility to provide ongoing community healing and support following the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The school held a …

New Jersey faith leaders unite to defend immigrant families amid deportation fears

Texas high court hears arguments in AG’s effort to shut down Catholic migrant ministry

Fire captain makes way through ruins of incinerated church to find tabernacle intact

Thief steals precious crown from statue of Mary at Philadelphia church

Catholics turn to Mary and saints amid Los Angeles wildfires

Jubilee Year gives new hope for ending, healing from abortion, says bishop

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‘We are not alone, abandoned or afraid,’ says patriarch of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday

by Paulina Guzik

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — When Christians gathered in Jerusalem to remember Jesus’ entry into the city, it was one of a few joyful moments in the Holy Land, …

Kidnapped Nigerian nuns released unconditionally, congregation says
US sister killed in the Amazon honored at Rome ‘new martyrs’ shrine
Russia is killing clergy, banning religions in occupied Ukraine, says foreign minister
Sister Clare Crockett, who lived ‘exceptional, holy life,’ begins road to sainthood as cause opens
Consecration of new church on banks of Jordan River called a sign of hope for region

‘Do not forget Syria,’ says Damascus Franciscan, who sees mixed signs for nation’s future

Bishops call for Venezuelan vote to be respected

Christian woman hospitalized after attack as Christians demand rights in Bangladesh

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