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Commission issues ‘painful’ abuse report on Polish diocese, a first in the crisis-hit nation

Katarzyna Szalajko

Bishop Artur Wazny of Sosnowiec framed the publication of the partial report as a moment of "deep pain," "shame" and "necessary purification." The post Commission issues ‘painful’ abuse report on Polish diocese, a first in the crisis-hit nation first appeared on OSV News.

US-led Board of Peace a ‘colonialist operation,’ Cardinal Pizzaballa says

Junno Arocho Esteves

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, strongly criticized the U.S.-led Board of Peace, an international body chaired by President Donald Trump to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. The post US-led Board of Peace a ‘colonialist operation,’ Cardinal Pizzaballa says first appeared on OSV News.

Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate

Jonathan Luxmoore

Most enthusiasts view the traditional Mass as a deep source of spiritual community, fully compatible with modern Catholic renewal. The post Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate first appeared on OSV News.

UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth

Jonathan Luxmoore

A Catholic member of the House of Lords said the "extremely badly drafted" bill has caused "deep concern" among medical experts and disability groups. The post UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth first appeared on OSV News.

Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria

Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Several gunmen abducted 32 people in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, including a catechist and his pregnant wife, in an attack that has increased fears of Christians in the country… The post Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria first appeared on OSV News.

European bishops appeal for unity, warn against ‘idolatry’ of nationalism

Junno Arocho Esteves

"The international order is under threat. ... Europe must rediscover its soul to offer the entire world its indispensable contribution to the 'common good.'" The post European bishops appeal for unity, warn against ‘idolatry’ of nationalism first appeared on OSV News.

Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program

Gina Capellazzi & Lauretta Brown

Figure skater Daniel Grassl discusses his long program to music from the movie "Conclave" in the men's figure skating final event Feb. 13, which will determine who stands on the podium at the Milan Cortina Games. The post Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program first appeared on OSV News.

Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit, citing current instability and uncertainty

Junno Arocho Esteves

The Cuban bishops warned Jan. 31 that the "elimination of all possibility of oil entering the country raises alarm bells, especially for the most vulnerable." The post Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit, citing current instability and uncertainty first appeared on OSV News.

French priest hears confessions while riding chairlift in the Alps

Caroline de Sury

"It is an open-air confessional for an airy pastoral ministry," the priest told OSV News with humor. The post French priest hears confessions while riding chairlift in the Alps first appeared on OSV News.

Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’

The B.C. Catholic

TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia (OSV News) — On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes — the Church’s World Day of the Sick — Bishop Stephen Jensen of Prince George called… The post Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’ first appeared on OSV News.

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