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Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis

Fredrick Nzwili

The diocese said it was entrusting Father Otache, and all others currently held captive by kidnappers across the country, to Mary's powerful intercession. The post Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis first appeared on OSV News.

‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome

Aside from his heroic life and death, Father Doyle's sense of humor, "warmth" and commitment to small daily life sacrifices also continues to attract people. The post ‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome first appeared on OSV News.

Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance

On Oct. 14, the Archdiocese of Lima postponed a session of preparations for the papal trip to the Peruvian capital and instead called for a day of prayer. The post Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance first appeared on OSV News.

Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis

Junno Arocho Esteves & Paulina Guzik

Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican's announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung. The post Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis first appeared on OSV News.

‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia

Katarzyna Szalajko

Every day for more than four years, in a Catholic parish deep in the Russian region of Siberia, a small community has gathered before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the rosary for peace between Russia and Ukraine. The post ‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia first appeared on OSV News.

Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico

The pope has nominated Maronite Father Milad T. Yaghi as bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of the Martyrs of Lebanon in Mexico ("Nuestra Señora de los Mártires del Líbano en México"). The post Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13 before undergoing lung surgery, prompting the cancellation of several public appearances and meetings for the coming week. The post Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled first appeared on OSV News.

World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’

Junno Arocho Esteves

Prominent political and religious leaders from around the world expressed well wishes and prayers for Pope Leo XIV after he announced he would undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. The post World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’ first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Leo XIV appointed Oct. 10 Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as the new archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica and the pope's vicar for Vatican City. The post Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica first appeared on OSV News.

Sydney bishops discuss plans for Eucharistic Congress with Pope Leo, with dates set

Marilyn Rodrigues

This will be the 54th International Eucharistic Congress. It has been hosted twice in Australia already: in Sydney in 1928 and Melbourne in 1973. The post Sydney bishops discuss plans for Eucharistic Congress with Pope Leo, with dates set first appeared on OSV News.

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