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A man holding a child looks on as Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia speaks during a news conference in Palmira April 25, 2026, following a deadly explosive attack on a highway in the southwestern province of Cauca. During his April 29 audience, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence after learning of the bombing that killed 20 people and left dozens wounded. (OSV News photo/Jair Coll, Reuters)

Pope Leo condemns violence after bomb attack in Colombia

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 30, 2026|3 Min Read

This is an official image of the five patron saints chosen for the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea, from left: Sts. Carlo Acutis, Frances Xavier Cabrini, St. Andrew Kim Taegon, Josephine Bakhita and John Paul II. The process of choosing the event's patron saints began in late 2024 and included a survey of young people, youth ministers and pastoral workers, followed by deliberations by the WYD organizing committee. (OSV News photo/courtesy of WYD Seoul 2027)

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Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 28, 2026|3 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV receives a gift from Anglican Archbishop Sarah Mullally of Canterbury during their meeting at the Vatican April 27, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, pope tells archbishop of Canterbury

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 27, 2026|5 Min Read

Ten priests lie prostrate as Pope Leo XIV celebrates their ordination in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 26, 2026. Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the Church open to a "suffering humanity" in need and not "be an obstacle to those who wish to enter," Pope Leo told the deacons just before ordaining them to the priesthood. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti Vatican Media)

Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don't be an obstacle

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 26, 2026|5 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV gestures as he arrives to celebrate the final Mass of his apostolic journey to Africa at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea April 23, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 23, 2026|6 Min Read

Pope Benedict XVI smiles as he bids the crowd farewell after celebrating Mass at Nationals Park in Washington April 17, 2008. Pope Benedict, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Munich and Freising, died Dec. 31, 2022, at the age of 95 in his residence at the Vatican. (OSV News photo/Nancy Wiechec, CNS)

Vatican foundation announces global events to honor Benedict XVI ahead of 2027 centenary

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 15, 2026|3 Min Read

Iraqi Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona is pictured at the Vatican April 10, 2026. Archbishop Nona, who had headed the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas Apostle of Sydney, was elected patriarch of the Chaldean Church April 12, during its synod in Rome, succeeding Cardinal Louis Sako. (OSV News photo/Vatican Media via CPP)

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New Chaldean patriarch elected for Iraq amid pope's calls he 'should be' a 'father in faith'

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 14, 2026|4 Min Read

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, as seen from Baabda April 8, 2026. As the ceasefire between the United States and Iran risked collapsing due to disagreements, Israel pressed on with its attack on alleged Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing at least 254 people and wounding hundreds more. (OSV News photo/Mohamed Azakir, Reuters)

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Nuncio to Lebanon says war 'is not the right path,' calls for ceasefire

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 9, 2026|5 Min Read

Actors perform the Last Supper scene during the interactive street theatre Passion play "Il-Mixja" (The Way), one of a series of Holy Week activities in the run-up to Easter, in the gardens of Verdala Palace outside Siggiewi, Malta, March 31, 2026. (OSV News photo/Darrin Zammit Lupi, Reuters)

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Here's a glimpse of Holy Week around the world

Junno Arocho Esteves|Apr 2, 2026|6 Min Read

Members of the clergy pray outside the Edicule, the traditional site of Jesus' burial and resurrection, during the washing of the feet ceremony on Holy Thursday in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City April 17, 2025. As Holy Week 2026 approaches, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher remains a place of continuous prayer despite restricted access to the faithful, according to a statement released March 21 by the Custody of the Holy Land, which also said uncertainty persists over upcoming Holy Week and Easter celebrations. (OSV News photo/Ammar Awad, Reuters)

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Israel to allow Church leaders to celebrate Holy Week, Easter at holy sites, Latin patriarchate says

Junno Arocho Esteves|Mar 30, 2026|7 Min Read

Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old Spanish woman who was granted permission by the Catalan government in 2024 to end her life by euthanasia, died March 27, 2026, at a facility in Barcelona where she was administered life-ending medication. (OSV News screenshot/Atresmedia Television)

Spanish bishops, experts say euthanasia for young Noelia a 'social defeat,' 'collective failure'

Junno Arocho Esteves|Mar 27, 2026|5 Min Read

This is an aerial view of the Houses of Parliament in London July 11, 2019. Religious leaders and pro-life advocates in Britain are raising alarms after the House of Lords backed a controversial amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. On March 18, 2026, lawmakers approved Clause 208, which would remove criminal penalties for women acting in relation to their own pregnancies. (OSV News photo/Kieran Doherty, Reuters)

UK church leaders, pro-life advocates say Britain now has 'most extreme' abortion legislation

Junno Arocho Esteves|Mar 19, 2026|4 Min Read

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