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Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh

Stephan Uttom Rozario

Amid the outbreak, Catholic charities and health centers run by Catholic nuns are providing healthcare and health awareness in cities and remote areas. The post Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh first appeared on OSV News.

‘My soul magnifies the Lord!’: Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii

POMPEII, Italy (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the… The post ‘My soul magnifies the Lord!’: Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii first appeared on OSV News.

Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon

Junno Arocho Esteves

"The incident will be investigated, and command measures will be taken against the soldier in accordance with the findings." The post Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon first appeared on OSV News.

Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times

Today, we know a lot more about Cardinal Robert Prevost turned Pope Leo XIV. A year after his first words to the world were "Peace be with you all,” he has emerged as a pope of order for times of global chaos. The post Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo year one: How Chiclayo’s bishop brought his grounded leadership to a global church

Ines San Martin

When Pope Leo XIV was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, few felt the change more personally than those who had known him before. The post Pope Leo year one: How Chiclayo’s bishop brought his grounded leadership to a global church first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit

Caroline de Sury

The French bishops have not yet announced the exact date of the papal visit, but speculation in the Paris region indicates it could take place around Sept. 19. The post Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit first appeared on OSV News.

Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo

"First, it was a surprise, then it was a great joy," Lebanese Maronite Catholic parish priest in Rmeich, Father Toni Elias, told OSV News. The post Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Fredrick Nzwili

"The credibility of Africa, which aspires to become a key player on the international stage, is at stake," said Cardinal Ambongo. The post Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa first appeared on OSV News.

The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, pope says

The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in defense of human life, Pope Leo XIV said. The post The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, pope says first appeared on OSV News.

‘We have to protect creation’: At Spanish convent, Franciscan sisters breed rare giant rabbit

Lissette Lemus | Global Sisters Report

"Many families have managed to get by thanks to this animal, and now it seems we are forgetting that part of our history." The post ‘We have to protect creation’: At Spanish convent, Franciscan sisters breed rare giant rabbit first appeared on OSV News.

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