(OSV News) — The following is a snapshot of the papacies of the 11 popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX. Pope Benedict …
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On display until May 11, the relic has drawn intense devotion, particularly following the recent death of Pope Francis.
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(OSV News) — Blessed Carlo Acutis had a PlayStation. He made awkward videos with his friends. His favorite cartoon was “Pokémon.” It was announced Feb. 22, 2020, that Pope Francis …
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As Ukraine experienced a deadly weekend with a barrage of attacks from Russia on Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv, Pope Francis calls his envoy to Ukraine to show closeness.
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POZNAŃ, Poland (OSV News) — For Ukrainian Catholics, St. John Paul II’s voice brought a “taste of freedom,” something that still drives defenders of the country following the full-scale Russian invasion …
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Analysis: Trump tactics to end war in Ukraine create new ‘uncertainty’ for building global peace
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration’s approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have ramifications not only for European security but also for peace-building efforts around the world, experts told …
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Jesuits offer help to women who say they were abused by Father Rupnik
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenThe Jesuits have written to 20 women who have accused Father Marko Rupnik of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse, offering to work with them to find a path of reparation …
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(OSV News) — The head of the Tuscan Bishops’ Conference said the passage of a new law in Italy allowing medically assisted suicide was “not an achievement, but a defeat for …
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(OSV News) — A new report calls for the Russian Federation to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism, finding that Russia is weaponizing Orthodox Christianity as part of a genocidal …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Catholic’s vocation is to bring God to every aspect of one’s life: to work, the family and serving the community, Pope Francis said in a …