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1776-era vespers in Philadelphia transport Catholics to connect faith with American Revolution

by OSV News

The time machine to Catholic evening prayer in late 18th-century America began just outside the church with Father Pasley, six fellow priests, fife and drum players and historians …

Church, state unite to honor murdered French priest 10 years after terror attack
New USCIRF chair says Nigeria remains key concern for international religious freedom watchdog
Papal visit to Spain garners 98% favorable rating, survey finds
Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Spain, France
Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population

U.S. Church

OpenAI rogue incident a call to ‘do more’ as future threats loom, says Catholic AI ethics expert

by Gina Christian

The incident was “a case of it (the OpenAI model group) just plain outsmarting” the test and doing “something unexpected.”

5 takeaways from Pope Leo’s message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

OpenAI rogue incident a call to ‘do more’ as future threats loom, says Catholic AI ethics expert

Those targeted by immigration enforcement need ‘chance to be heard,’ says nun detained by ICE

Washington Roundup: Shutdown deadline approaches; bill would bar seizure of pilgrimage site

‘Traditionis Custodes’ still sparks reflection, debate at 5-year mark

World

Pope’s Lourdes visit to spotlight life, healing and hope, says bishop who covered Rupnik’s mosaics

by Paulina Guzik

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France is expected to be watched closely for his message to a Europe divided by political tensions and a …

Journalists launch initiative to bring letters from Venezuelan quake survivors to Pope Leo XIV
A decade after Father Jacques Hamel’s murder, his sister gives powerful witness to forgiveness
Venezuelan bishops urge faithful to reject superstitious view of earthquakes
Peru: Historic churches severely damaged following earthquakes
After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal

Ukraine remains hopeful for a papal visit, ambassador says

Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House

Swiss churches deplore ‘arbitrary’ scrapping of military service exemption

Vatican

Pope Leo appeals for dialogue, diplomacy, prayers for just peace in Holy Land, Middle East

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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

The Odyssey

by John Mulderig
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End
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