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God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says

Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo XIV said, chastising those who use God's name in their dark and deadly pursuits. The post God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says first appeared on OSV News.

‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic family

"The Optimist" brings to life the incredible story of Heller (1929-2021), who escaped the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz as a teen helped by a Catholic family. The post ‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic family first appeared on OSV News.

In new pastoral message, El Paso bishop calls for end to mass deportations

Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, called for an end to mass deportation and redoubled efforts to show solidarity with those affected by that policy in a new pastoral message released March 15. The post In new pastoral message, El Paso bishop calls for end to mass deportations first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV calls for Middle East ceasefire

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Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle East and condemned the "atrocious violence" of the U.S.-Israeli-led war on Iran, which has spread across the region. The post Pope Leo XIV calls for Middle East ceasefire first appeared on OSV News.

Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics chair, awarded Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal

The university announced March 15 that Shriver will receive the award at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony on May 17. The post Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics chair, awarded Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal first appeared on OSV News.

In a return to tradition, Pope Leo moves into new home in the Apostolic Palace

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV moved into his new apartments at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace March 14, the Holy See Press Office announced that afternoon in Rome. Pope Leo’s… The post In a return to tradition, Pope Leo moves into new home in the Apostolic Palace first appeared on OSV News.

Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s address to the Vatican City State tribunal given March 14, 2026

In this first meeting of ours, I wish ... to share some reflections with you on the relationship between the administration of justice and the value of unity. The post Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s address to the Vatican City State tribunal given March 14, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic moral theologians, ethicists back Anthropic in government AI showdown

A group of Catholic moral theologians and ethicists said March 13 that AI giant Anthropic "was acting as a responsible and moral corporate citizen" and "not as a threat to the safety of the American supply chain" in its decision to maintain guardrails concerning use of its technology when it comes to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens. The post Catholic moral theologians, ethicists back Anthropic in government AI showdown first appeared on OSV News.

Washington Roundup: DHS funding deal fails again; housing bill advances; Cuba’s Trump talks

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate as negotiations over new, stronger constraints on federal immigration officers stalled. The same week,… The post Washington Roundup: DHS funding deal fails again; housing bill advances; Cuba’s Trump talks first appeared on OSV News.

Detroit archbishop offers pastoral message on clergy abuse, outlines stronger protections

"I remain firmly committed to ensuring protection of children and vulnerable adults is upheld as a central and enduring priority of my pastoral leadership." The post Detroit archbishop offers pastoral message on clergy abuse, outlines stronger protections first appeared on OSV News.

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