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Habemus Papam! The Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

IDF: Gaza Holy Family Parish hit was errant mortar round that veered off course

by Judith Sudilovsky

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — An Israel Defense Forces investigation concluded that the strike on the Holy Family Parish compound on July 17 was the result of an accidental mortar …

Washington Roundup: Senior US officials visit Gaza amid hunger crisis, Trump announces new tariffs
Generative AI poses new threats of child sexual abuse, experts say
Exiled Nicaraguan bishop says award recognizes ‘tireless struggle’ for justice in homeland
Dialogue, 2-state solution must end long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Vatican tells UN
For Catholic colleges, nation’s ‘demographic cliff’ poses challenges, prompts closures

U.S. Church

ANALYSIS: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ gives school choice advocates partial victory with more to do

by Kimberley Heatherington

The provision limits donation levels, does not yet have an established spending cap and is unclear about religious liberty protections.

Pilgrimage’s final Corpus Christi event in LA truncated for ‘safety of the faithful,’ city

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions

Bishop Barron honored with Pieper Prize, amid praise and protests

Report on alleged conditions at ICE’s Florida detention sites prompts Catholic leaders’ call for change

‘Never get used to violence,’ says NY cardinal after mass shooting in building near St. Patrick’s

Parishes show love to those in need by providing meals, social and emotional nourishment

World

Israel-Iran war, Supreme Court decisions, pope message to priests | Week in Review

by Megan Marley

The Israel-Iran war, Supreme Court decisions and the pope’s message to priests were among OSV News coverage this week.

CRS staff working in Gaza see danger, disease and dire need
In Poland, popular retreats offer sharp contrast to data on decline in youths’ religiosity
Against the odds, CRS has delivered aid to 1.7 million in Gaza since 2023
Volkswagen’s Brazil ranch probed for human trafficking; Catholic priest exposed it
Catholic-run orphanage in Bethlehem offers a refuge of love, stability amid ongoing war

Church leaders around the world reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy, witness to Christ

Canada’s bishops recall Pope Francis’ summons to build a new ‘civilization of encounter’

Native Argentina says goodbye to Pope Francis

Vatican

Pope: Intelligence is seeking life’s true meaning, not having reams of data

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

A Eucharistic Word: Tabernacle

by Michael R. Heinlein

OSV News Weekly Showcase | January 19, 2024

by Maria Wiering

‘Life is beautiful!’ declares Archbishop Gomez as OneLife LA celebrates 10 years

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

‘Dear Dante’ brings ‘Divine Comedy’ to new readers

by Mike Mastromatteo
Catholic novel reflects on the nature of work
Jurassic World Rebirth
F1 the Movie
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