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Holy See will not join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says

More than two dozen countries have accepted Trump's invitation to join the Board of Peace, including Israel as well as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt. The post Holy See will not join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says first appeared on OSV News.

Bangladesh’s bishops urge protection of minority rights amid joy over moderates’ election win

The BNP-led alliance secured 212 of the 300 parliamentary seats, while a right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance won 77 seats in the Feb. 12 elections. The post Bangladesh’s bishops urge protection of minority rights amid joy over moderates’ election win first appeared on OSV News.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice

Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and prominent civil rights leader, who died Feb. 17. He was 84. The post Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice first appeared on OSV News.

BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31

The beatification of five Franciscans known as the Georgia martyrs has been set for Oct. 31, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints' website. The post BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31 first appeared on OSV News.

From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide

Josephine Peterson

The cross traced on the forehead echoes the sign first made at baptism and repeated throughout a Catholic’s sacramental life, Father Martis said. The post From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide first appeared on OSV News.

Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’

On Feb. 16, several recipients of Notre Dame's Evangelium Vitae Medal penned an open letter of protest to Father Dowd over the Ostermann appointment. The post Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’ first appeared on OSV News.

A quick guide to fasting in Lent

Michael R. Heinlein

(OSV News) — Lent begins Feb. 18 this year. During this holy and penitential season, fasting is required of adult Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. The required… The post A quick guide to fasting in Lent first appeared on OSV News.

‘Unborn children are dying’: Pro-life leaders challenge ICE detention of pregnant women

National pro-life leaders are calling on the Trump administration to restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention of pregnant women and new mothers. The post ‘Unborn children are dying’: Pro-life leaders challenge ICE detention of pregnant women first appeared on OSV News.

USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has… The post USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary first appeared on OSV News.

The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV

Simone Orendain

CHICAGO (OSV News) — Former President Barack Obama said in a YouTube interview posted Feb. 14 he wants to meet Pope Leo XIV. Left-leaning political YouTuber and podcaster Brian Tyler… The post The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV first appeared on OSV News.

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