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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

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 …

At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world
Good Friday liturgy underscores need to break ‘this chain’ of violence
Jerusalem’s Holy Week embraced with silent prayer, intimate liturgies as war continues to escalate
Pope Leo XIV calls Israeli, Ukrainian leaders on Good Friday, urging peace
‘I carry all these sufferings, too, in my prayer’: Why Pope Leo XIV is carrying the cross at all 14 stations Good Friday
Full text: Stations of the Cross meditations Pope Leo XIV will pray at Colosseum

U.S. Church

Amid deadly Midwest storms, a chapel is left undamaged, and faith, hope remain strong

by Gina Christian

“We offer our prayers of support for all those in Three Rivers and (the) surrounding area impacted by this afternoon’s tornado,” the Diocese of Kalamazoo said.

Bishops’ Civil Rights pilgrimage shows need to face past to build new future

Philadelphia archbishop ‘OK’ after mild medical episode during chrism Mass

USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an end to war with Iran

Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies

Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship executive order with Trump in attendance

Thomas More Society is awarded $4.5 million in attorney fees in California gender secrecy case

World

Ash Wednesday boom gives hope to French Catholics they’re witnessing rebirth of faith

by Caroline de Sury

“Everywhere we see more and more young people coming to parishes and high school chaplaincies to ask to prepare for baptism.”

Cardinal Ouellet defamation suit against accuser awaits judge’s verdict after early March trial
Here’s a glimpse of Holy Week around the world
Jerusalem Church leaders decry death penalty law, ‘lifeless’ holy city ahead of Easter
Pope’s Palm Sunday peace appeal backed by Dalai Lama amid escalation of war
‘Like Jesus on the cross’: Priest abused in his youth asks Lord to forgive lay perpetrator

With thousands in Sudan trapped in besieged city, Catholic leaders amplify calls to end war

Pope urges Catholic leaders across Asia to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ stance on abuse

Hurricane spares Kingston, Jamaica, from worst of its wrath so far, religious brother says

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘countercultural’ repentance on first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate

by Courtney Mares

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