After his pastoral visit to flood-ravaged Kerr County, Texas, over the July 4 holiday weekend, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio spoke with OSV News about faith, suffering and compassion amid the tragedy.
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Dalai Lama, Iconic Spiritual Leader Who Has Met Popes and Befriended Presidents, Turns 90
The Dalai Lama’s long history as Tibet’s leader-in-exile has resulted in multiple visits and forged friendships with world leaders, including St. John Paul II.
3 North Americans Named to Vatican Dicasteries for Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue
Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
Missing Priest, Murdered Missionaries Put Spotlight on Rising Anti-Christian Violence in Colombia
For almost three weeks, Colombian authorities have been searching for Father Carlos Jaimes Guerrero, a 30-year-old Augustinian friar who went missing on June 17, and they still have not identified potential reasons for his disappearance.
After 12 Years, Castel Gandolfo Locals Welcome the Pope Back to His Summer Home
After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.
Catholics Mourn, Offer Support as Texas Flood’s Death Toll Rises
The death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to more than 100 people as of July 8, including children in Kerr County.
President Trump Signs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Into Law July 4
President Donald Trump signed a reconciliation bill enacting much of his legislative agenda on taxes and immigration during an Independence Day ceremony at the White House.
San Antonio Archbishop Asks for Prayers, Solidarity Following Texas Flooding Tragedy
Flooding that has left at least 80 dead, including campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in Hunt, Texas.
Discipleship and the Call to Proclaim God’s Kingdom
If you channel-surf just about any Sunday morning before heading out for Mass, you are likely to come across any number of televised religious services.
Former Divine Mercy Parochial Vicar Removed From Ministry After ‘Sufficient Evidence of Sexual Abuse of a Minor’
The Diocese of Brooklyn has “officially removed” Father Raymond Flores from ministry and will add him to the diocese’s list of credibly accused priests following the recommendation of an independent panel that investigates abuse allegations.