As ‘new nightmare’ unfolds between Israel and Iran, ‘never-ending tragedy’ in Gaza continues
byBy OSV News JERUSALEM — As Israel’s continued bombardment of Iran entered its fifth day, Catholic clergy in both countries called for peace and…
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USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News “No one can turn a deaf ear to the palpable cries of anxiety and fear heard in communities throughout…
Amid unrest in LA over ICE raids, faithful urged to pray for peace in streets, city
byLOS ANGELES — Amid ongoing unrest in Los Angeles over immigration raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, “we bring our cares and anxieties…
As revival’s Year of Mission draws to close, organizers look back — and ahead
byBy Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News In the same way that a relationship with Christ is not about something but someone, the organizers of the…
UN secretary-general meets Pope Leo, top Vatican officials
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during a private audience at the…
Call out to Jesus for healing; he will hear you, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo…
China recognizes papal appointment of auxiliary bishop in Fuzhou
by“This event constitutes a further fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities” — Matteo Bruni, Vatican press office By…
AI offers opportunities, but should be governed by ethical policy framework, bishops say
byWASHINGTON —The U.S. bishops urged House and Senate leaders in a June 9 letter to remember that while artificial intelligence presents opportunities, it also…
LA archbishop calls for prayer, restraint, immigration law reform amid ICE protests
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is calling for prayer, while urging “restraint and calm” as clashes have…
God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with…