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Holy See is a ‘light bearer for the Gospel’ at UN, says archbishop

By Steven Schwankert NEW YORK (OSV News) — Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, celebrated an evening Mass at the Church of the Holy Family Sept. 25, joined by invited guests from the New York-based diplomatic community, as the United Nations entered the second week of its annual general session. “I believe that […]

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CARA study shows positive signs of Catholic belief in Eucharist, but underscores need for revival

(OSV News) — Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but only 17% of adult Catholics physically attend Mass at least once per week, according to a newly published survey from Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate. The survey also revealed a high correlation between […]

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Writers’ strike over as union secures landmark deal with AI-related labor protections

(OSV News) — After 148 days on strike, officials with the Writers Guild of America — the labor union representing film, television, radio and online media writers — voted Sept. 26 to recommend a proposed deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, or AMPTP, the organization that negotiates on behalf of Hollywood’s […]

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New Cardinal Chow Sau-yan: Pope Francis has a nickname - the Pope of Surprises

The 21 new cardinals-elect did not know they will be appointed. That is why Pope Francis is called the Pope of Surprises, says one of the new cardinals, Stephen Chow Sau-yan, bishop of Hong Kong.

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Cardinal-elect Brislin: The position of a cardinal is about serving

Ahead of Saturday's consistory, when Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals, newly elected Cardinal Stephen Brislin, archbishop of Cape Town, spoke with Vatican News about his new role. "It's not about an honor, it's about serving", he said.

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Nagorno-Karabakh 'ceases to exist' as population flees

The leader of the self-declared Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh warns it will cease to exist in the new year. Samvel Shahramanyan made the announcement Thursday as an exodus of desperate Armenians continued. The region, which Armenians had controlled for three decades, was seized by Azerbaijan last week, leading to tens of thousands fleeing their homes.

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Israel allows Gaza workers to resume their jobs across separation fence

Israel reopens crossing points with Gaza on Thursday, allowing thousands of Palestinian workers to get to their jobs in Israel and the West Bank.

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Cameroon: We are not quarrelling over foreign languages.

The Anglophone Crisis of Cameroon has been misunderstood by many as a language crisis. It is a crisis of culture and a crisis of belonging, says the Archbishop of Bamenda, Andrew Nkea.

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A Beautiful Faith

Vatican Media presents a story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for prisoners in Florida.

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South African Cardinal-Elect prays for victims of Cape Town floods

At least eleven people from the suburban areas of Cape Town in South Africa have died as a result of the recent flood and more are still missing. Authorities have warned that when the floodwaters recede, the death toll might increase.

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