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Our Lady of the Snows: An unlikely patron in August

Michael R. Heinlein

The optional memorial of the Dedication of St. Mary Major, celebrated on Aug. 5, recalls the importance of Mary in the life of the church. But it also calls to mind the Marian title of "Our Lady of the Snows." The post Our Lady of the Snows: An unlikely patron in August first appeared on OSV News.

Indian nuns released on conditional bail; advocates, superiors call their arrest ‘unlawful’

"Never have we ever faced such a charge (of forceful religious conversion) in our history," said the mother superior of the Assisi Sisters. The post Indian nuns released on conditional bail; advocates, superiors call their arrest ‘unlawful’ first appeared on OSV News.

Irish lay missionary kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti

Gena Heraty was among several taken by gunmen in the early hours of Aug. 3 from the Saint-Hélène orphanage in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince. The post Irish lay missionary kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti first appeared on OSV News.

Lebanese Catholic clergy commemorate Beirut port explosion victims five years later

Considered one of the largest non-nuclear blasts history, the explosion was set off by 2,750 tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate in the port's silos. The post Lebanese Catholic clergy commemorate Beirut port explosion victims five years later first appeared on OSV News.

Nagasaki Franciscan monastery that survived atomic blast still stands as messenger of peace

Katarzyna Szalajko

Father Kolbe encouraged the Japanese friars to remain faithful to their mission despite wartime hardships, placing all in Mary's hands. The post Nagasaki Franciscan monastery that survived atomic blast still stands as messenger of peace first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo stands with youth in Gaza, Ukraine, calls for dialogue, not war

Junno Arocho Esteves

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a message of solidarity and peace, Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church stands with young people suffering in war-torn areas, including Gaza and Ukraine.… The post Pope Leo stands with youth in Gaza, Ukraine, calls for dialogue, not war first appeared on OSV News.

Don’t settle for less; God is waiting to transform your life, pope tells youth

ROME (CNS) — The fullness of life depends on how much one joyfully welcomes and shares in life while also living with a constant yearning for those things that only… The post Don’t settle for less; God is waiting to transform your life, pope tells youth first appeared on OSV News.

Doctor of the church, Hiroshima & Nagasaki anniversary, Ireland pilgrimage | Week in Review

An incoming doctor of the church, a "Pilgrimage of Peace" and more are highlights of this week. The post Doctor of the church, Hiroshima & Nagasaki anniversary, Ireland pilgrimage | Week in Review first appeared on OSV News.

Exiled Nicaraguan bishop says award recognizes ‘tireless struggle’ for justice in homeland

Barb Arland-Fye

"With God's grace" and support of church and community, "we will not tire of continuing to dream and fight peacefully for justice and freedom in Nicaragua." The post Exiled Nicaraguan bishop says award recognizes ‘tireless struggle’ for justice in homeland first appeared on OSV News.

Dialogue, 2-state solution must end long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Vatican tells UN

(OSV News) — “Only through patient and inclusive dialogue” can “a just and lasting conflict resolution can be achieved” in the long-running conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, said the Holy See’s… The post Dialogue, 2-state solution must end long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Vatican tells UN first appeared on OSV News.

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