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Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance

by Fredrick Nzwili

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV mourned Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Xai-Xai in Mozambique, who died Aug. 3 while undergoing treatment in …

Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November
Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given August 5, 2026
Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference new president of national association of conference directors
At premiere, Blessed Rother film sparks hope for new saints inspired by martyr’s life

U.S. Church

New Notre Dame report lists 12 key proposals to improve seminary formation

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — A new report by the University of Notre Dame offers 12 key recommendations to improve seminarian formation, focusing on the more effective use of psychological services, …

Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area

Faithful around US craft World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Sheen’s beatification

Florida AG threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says

Washington Roundup: Blanche nomination in limbo, shutdown deadline looms

Prayers promised as Minnesota auxiliary bishop prepares for cancer treatment

World

Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack

by Junno Arocho Esteves

The governor of Kogi state condemned the killing and assured the Catholic Church and the priest’s family “the perpetrators will not escape justice.”

Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says
In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza
Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland
UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership

Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music’s beauty points us to God

Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity, Vatican’s UN mission says

Oslo’s bishop on why Sigrid Undset’s complex life, compelling writing resonate from Norway to US

Vatican

Pope Leo writes to 97-year-old cardinal who spent 18 years in labor camps

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.

by Elizabeth Scalia

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Bishop Oscar Cantú of Silicon Valley reflects on the impact of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

by John Mulderig
Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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