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Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America

The Peruvian city of Callao announced an unusual tribute to Pope Leo XIV ahead of his November visit to the South American country: the largest statue of the pontiff in the world. The post Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America first appeared on OSV News.

German archbishop says US-Mexico border wall recalls Berlin Wall, warns against loss of humanity

Junno Arocho Esteves

"The inhumanity and massiveness of these border fortifications reminded me of the Berlin Wall," a German archbishop said after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border. The post German archbishop says US-Mexico border wall recalls Berlin Wall, warns against loss of humanity first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV asks Our Lady of Good Counsel for aid to make ‘courageous and wise decisions’

In his homily for the Church's celebration of Mary's birth, Pope Leo invited prayerful contemplation of the virtues of the Virgin Mary. The post Pope Leo XIV asks Our Lady of Good Counsel for aid to make ‘courageous and wise decisions’ first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit

Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo XIV once again appealed for peace in Ukraine and prayed that U.S.-led negotiation efforts would finally bring an end to the death and destruction caused by the conflict now in its fourth year. The post Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit first appeared on OSV News.

Beyond memory: Vatican foundation carries St. John Paul II’s mission to a new generation

Katarzyna Szalajko

The John Paul II Vatican Foundation will celebrate its 45th anniversary in Rome Oct. 19-22, bringing together members of its international community and culminating in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. The post Beyond memory: Vatican foundation carries St. John Paul II’s mission to a new generation first appeared on OSV News.

Caritas Nepal head: Climate change’s toll on Nepal’s people is a ‘profound injustice’

Stephan Uttom Rozario

Head of Caritas Nepal urged "shared responsibility" and said the time has come for "concrete action" to prevent such tragedies from happening. The post Caritas Nepal head: Climate change’s toll on Nepal’s people is a ‘profound injustice’ first appeared on OSV News.

Women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’ amid ‘culture of power,’ Vatican tells UN

"Women can and should play a much greater role in all these processes which are intended to heal societies fractured by violence and chaos." The post Women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’ amid ‘culture of power,’ Vatican tells UN first appeared on OSV News.

Hong Kong court upholds Cardinal Zen’s 2022 conviction over protesters’ support fund

Junno Arocho Esteves

Any group or association of 10 or more people must apply for formal registration or a statutory exemption from the police within one month of its formation. The post Hong Kong court upholds Cardinal Zen’s 2022 conviction over protesters’ support fund first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic priests network calls out genocide by Israel in Gaza

Fredrick Nzwili

A network of Catholic priests with more than 2,200 members worldwide has joined growing calls to describe the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza strip as genocide, citing widespread civilian deaths, displacement and destruction in the Palestinian enclave. The post Catholic priests network calls out genocide by Israel in Gaza first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV says Christians in the Middle East offer a ‘precious testimony for the entire Church’

Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 3 praised the "precious presence" of the small Christian communities who "make Christ present" in the Middle East. The post Pope Leo XIV says Christians in the Middle East offer a ‘precious testimony for the entire Church’ first appeared on OSV News.

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