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Amid tragic deaths, Opus Dei men recalled as prayerful, inspiring sons of God

 (OSV News) — “Prayerful,” “inspiring,” “a true son of God” — that’s how faithful across the nation are remembering three Opus Dei men who lived out their vocations following Jesus Christ…

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Bishop places restrictions on Catholic influencer accused of misconduct, pending investigation

(OSV News) — A Byzantine Catholic bishop has prohibited Catholic social media influencer and apologist Alex Jurado from eparchy events pending an investigation, after allegations emerged online accusing Jurado of…

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Court blocks WA mandatory reporter law over lack of confession protections

A federal court temporarily blocked a new law in Washington state requiring clergy report child abuse or neglect with no exception for the seal of confession.

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World leaders ‘appalled’ by Gaza church attack, amid calls between Vatican, Tel Aviv and Washington

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Amid mounting international concern, leaders across the globe condemned the July 17 attack on the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City, which left three dead and at…

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Houses destroyed, church burnt: new wave of violence against Syrian Christians

As alarming sectarian violence swept through Syria in the third week of July, Christian communities in the region experienced a new wave of persecution. Attacks on the country's Christian, Druze and Alawite communities were perpetrated mainly by Islamist jihadists.

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Israeli PM calls pope, who urged the leader to start negotiations, ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Pope Leo XIV, who urged Israel's leader to revive negotiations and enact a ceasefire.

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Patriarchs’ message on Gaza visit: Gaza’s community will not be abandoned or forgotten

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa entered the Gaza Strip together with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, offering his support, closeness and prayers…

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12 takeaways from new survey on Mary’s impact on vocations

In coming years, some Roman pilgrims will undoubtedly search for Pope Francis’ tomb at St. Peter’s Basilica only to learn that, in accord with the pontiff’s wishes, his mortal remains…

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Into the mystery: How virtual reality is reimagining Catholic evangelization

The experience begins with a luminous church window framing a radiant image of Blessed Carlo Acutis hovering inches before your face.  

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Death toll in Gaza nears 59,000 as Israeli forces pound the enclave

At least 30 Palestinians across Gaza were killed in Israeli attacks on Friday. As the death toll in the enclave nears 59,000, the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution calling on Israel to end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories within a year.

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