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Court battle continues as lawmaker intervenes to save pilgrimage site from Trump seizure

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — The Trump administration’s move to seize a New Mexico pilgrimage site for border wall construction — despite religious liberty objections — continues to be contested …

Pope Leo to youth: Jesus doesn’t want you to be couch potatoes
Pope Leo appoints two US bishops as members of Vatican’s highest court
1776-era vespers in Philadelphia transport Catholics to connect faith with American Revolution
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

U.S. Church

Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population

by George P. Matysek, Jr.

Participants regularly walk Baltimore’s streets, building relationships and seeking to share the love of God through personal presence.

Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population

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

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ‘life-changing,’ created strong community, say pilgrims

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

World

Papal visit to Spain garners 98% favorable rating, survey finds

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — A study conducted among participants of Pope Leo XIV’s recent apostolic visit to Spain reported an overwhelmingly positive experience, with many citing a significant impact on …

Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Spain, France
Pope’s Lourdes visit to spotlight life, healing and hope, says bishop who covered Rupnik’s mosaics
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

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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