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KYIV, Ukraine (OSV News) — During a Dec. 20 Russian missile strike on Kyiv, Catholic St. Nicholas church, a significant architectural monument of the Ukrainian capital, suffered damage. According to …

It’s been the week of Mary here at OSV News — not only was the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception this week, but our coverage also included: You can read …

(OSV News) — Basilan Sisters and some 80 children in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia narrowly avoided being killed in a deadly Dec. 6 strike by Russia, as they celebrated …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the 1,000th day since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine approached, the Vatican secretary of state said he hoped the milestone would “awaken a …

(OSV News) — Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s war is “prophetic,” showing that “the defense of God-given dignity … happens at the price of one’s body and blood,” said Metropolitan Archbishop …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — In the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, officials of the United States, Russia, Germany and other countries swapped at least two dozen prisoners, including …

(OSV News) — Russia’s government is systematically persecuting Christian and other faith communities in occupied regions of Ukraine, experts told U.S. lawmakers. “My parents lived through the Soviet Union, and …

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is entering its final days as the pilgrims approach Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress which starts July 17. Next week we’ll have a sizable team …

(OSV News) — A July 8 attack by Russia on a children’s hospital and other civilian targets throughout Ukraine is “a sin that cries out to heaven for revenge,” said …

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Joe Biden traveled to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. While there he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and apologized for the …