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Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance

Presidents of Catholic bishops' conferences of the G7 member states called on heads of state and government to root governance in human dignity, as national leaders prepare for the G7 Summit. The post Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance first appeared on OSV News.

At Tenerife, Pope Leo urges traffickers to stop and repent, or face divine justice

Junno Arocho Esteves

On the final day of his apostolic visit to Spain, Pope Leo XIV issued a scathing rebuke to human traffickers and those exploiting vulnerable people, demanding they "stop," "repent," and make amends. The post At Tenerife, Pope Leo urges traffickers to stop and repent, or face divine justice first appeared on OSV News.

Tower of Jesus Christ inauguration: How Sagrada Família’s breathtaking spectacle came to life

Ines San Martin

The June 10 spectacle marking the centenary of Gaudí's death relied on some of the most advanced technology available. Yet its creators insist the evening's purpose was not to showcase innovation, but to honor the faith that inspired the architect known as "God's architect." The post Tower of Jesus Christ inauguration: How Sagrada Família’s breathtaking spectacle came to life first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV’s France visit takes shape with stops at Notre Dame, Lourdes and Metz

Caroline de Sury

The schedule for the pope's trip to France is expected to be finalized by the Holy See in the coming weeks. The post Pope Leo XIV’s France visit takes shape with stops at Notre Dame, Lourdes and Metz first appeared on OSV News.

Northern Ireland: Bishop denounces rioters stoking ‘flames of racism’ in Belfast

Junno Arocho Esteves

Bishop McGuckian said he was praying for Ogilvie's recovery, and paid tribute to his family's "appeal for calm as they support Stephen." The post Northern Ireland: Bishop denounces rioters stoking ‘flames of racism’ in Belfast first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo blesses Sagrada Familia’s Tower of Jesus, says beauty can lead people to God

BARCELONA, Spain (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica June 10, inaugurating the crowning spire that makes the iconic… The post Pope Leo blesses Sagrada Familia’s Tower of Jesus, says beauty can lead people to God first appeared on OSV News.

‘Peace cannot be attained without mercy,’ Pope Leo tells global congress in Lithuania’s capital

Katarzyna Szalajko

Catholics from around the world gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy. The post ‘Peace cannot be attained without mercy,’ Pope Leo tells global congress in Lithuania’s capital first appeared on OSV News.

Lego announces new set designed after Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica

BILLUND, Denmark (OSV News) — To commemorate the centennial year of the death of famed architect Antoni Gaudí, who designed Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica, The Lego Group announced June 4 the… The post Lego announces new set designed after Spain’s Sagrada Família basilica first appeared on OSV News.

Christian harassment cases rise in Israel as advocates urge victims to report incidents

Judith Sudilovsky

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — There has been a sharp rise in reported harassment against Christians in Israel, according to new data presented June 4 by the Religious Freedom Data Center.… The post Christian harassment cases rise in Israel as advocates urge victims to report incidents first appeared on OSV News.

Pope meets with six clergy abuse victims in Madrid

Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV met with several survivors of sexual abuse in an hourlong meeting in which he listened to their experiences and their proposals on how the… The post Pope meets with six clergy abuse victims in Madrid first appeared on OSV News.

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