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Pope Francis Prepares for Longest Trip of His Pontificate

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic, and social contrasts. Visiting four nations from September 2-13, the […]

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Priest: It’s ‘Business as Usual’ in Jerusalem Despite War

(OSV News) – As the Israel-Hamas war edges toward the one-year mark, OSV News spoke with Jesuit Father John Paul, Rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem, ahead of […]

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News Briefs: August 25, 2024

Notre Dame Alumni Shine at Paris Olympics PARIS (OSV News) – University of Notre Dame 2018 national champion Jackie Young was among the contributors to the United States’ intense 67-66 […]

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News Briefs: August 11, 2024

Vatican Officials ‘Saddened’ by Olympics’ Opening Ceremony VATICAN CITY (CNS) – More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, Vatican officials joined others who complained […]

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‘Conversion to the Eucharist’ is Pope’s Message

INDIANAPOLIS  (OSV News) – The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way – with the celebration of the […]

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News Briefs: July 28, 2024

President Joe Biden Ends 2024 Reelection Bid WASHINGTON D.C. (OSV News) – On Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he has pulled out of the 2024 presidential election, […]

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National Congress Concludes, Beginning New Era of Eucharistic ‘Missionary Conversion’ 

INDIANAPOLIS  (OSV News) – The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way – with the celebration of the […]

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Pope Launches Project to Get Vatican Solely on Solar Power

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis appointed two special commissioners to start work on building a dual-use solar system on a Vatican property outside of Rome that could supply the […]

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News Briefs: July 14, 2024

Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Condemns Israeli Army Attack on Catholic School GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (OSV News) – Officials with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a strong condemnation after […]

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Pope: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Will Be Canonized ‘Soon’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis said that Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati “will be a saint soon.” Known as “the Man of the Eight Beatitudes,” he was beatified by St. […]

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News Briefs: June 30, 2024

Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Abortion Drug WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – On Thursday, June 13, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a challenge to mifepristone, a pill commonly used for […]

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U.S. Bishops Advance Key Priorities at National Assembly

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Gathered in Louisville for their spring plenary assembly, the U.S. bishops’ June 12-14 meeting saw a mix of important matters discussed – with some unexpected twists and […]