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Deadly school shooting sparks alarm in the Philippines

A student killed a fellow student before killing himself, sparking shock and reigniting alarm on campus. The post Deadly school shooting sparks alarm in the Philippines first appeared on OSV News.

Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank’s last Christian village

Judith Sudilovsky

(OSV News) — For the past three months, Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day like… The post Threatened harvest and daily harassment rattle West Bank’s last Christian village first appeared on OSV News.

Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake

Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo XIV conveyed his solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country's eastern coast The post Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake first appeared on OSV News.

Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution

Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Warning against increased violence in the West Bank, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to decisively pursue an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. “I renew my appeal… The post Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution first appeared on OSV News.

Australian bishop found guilty of abusing 3 young Aboriginal men

Junno Arocho Esteves

Archbishop Costelloe of Perth said that with the conclusion of the trial, the Church's investigation of Bishop Saunders "can now recommence." The post Australian bishop found guilty of abusing 3 young Aboriginal men first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, financial assistance to disaster-stricken Colombia

Junno Arocho Esteves

The pope's donation, the bishops said, will be used to address the most pressing needs after the quake in Colombia, and the Vatican said it would provide additional assistance The post Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, financial assistance to disaster-stricken Colombia first appeared on OSV News.

Jordan prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030

Organizers hope to see millions of Christian pilgrims coming to Jordan to engage in this historic commemoration of the Baptism Site, the starting point of Christ's earthly mission. The post Jordan prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030 first appeared on OSV News.

Desecration of Madrid tabernacles, relic prompts court filing by Christian legal group

Junno Arocho Esteves

Abogados Cristianos (Christian Lawyers), said it filed the complaint for the "violent assault" against the Church of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in Madrid. The post Desecration of Madrid tabernacles, relic prompts court filing by Christian legal group first appeared on OSV News.

Latin America: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia as death toll surpasses 250

Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Messages of solidarity from bishops’ conferences across Latin America poured in as rescue workers race against time to save victims still trapped beneath the rubble in multiple… The post Latin America: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia as death toll surpasses 250 first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year

Josephine Peterson

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is "the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year." The post Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year first appeared on OSV News.

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