With Pope Francis’s 2025 Jubilee of Hope rapidly approaching, the Vatican official charged with organizing the event has stressed the importance of forgiveness and solidarity amid a global climate of anger and resentment.
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Vatican Stamp Celebrates U.S.-Holy See Diplomatic Relations
A new Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See.
Papal Trip Will Offer Singaporeans a Message of Hope, Cardinal Says
With Pope Francis’s sweeping visit to Asia less than two weeks away, Singapore’s cardinal has said the trip will be an opportunity to send a clear message on issues such as artificial intelligence and the environment and to showcase the diversity and history of the Church in Asia.
Olympic Chaplain Calls on Catholics to Get Ready to Evangelize at LA’s 2028 Games
With Los Angeles set to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2028, the Catholic Church in the U.S. is “in the quad” — a four-year-period of training between the global competitions — to hone its evangelization game.
Olympic Bell Will Ring Inside Newly Rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral During Every Mass
During the Paris Olympic Games, track and field champions rang the bronze bell located close to the finish line at Saint-Denis’ Stade de France. In December, that same bell will ring in the newly reopened Notre Dame Cathedral during the most sacred part of the Mass.
Amid War, It’s ‘Kind of Business As Usual’ In Jerusalem With ‘A Certain Fearfulness,’ Priest Says
As the Israel-Hamas war edges toward the one-year mark, OSV News spoke with Jesuit Father John Paul, rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem, ahead of his return to Israel following a brief visit to the U.S. in early August.
Pilgrims Flock to Rainy Lourdes to Celebrate Feast of The Assumption at Marian Shrine
If there is one place in the world where it’s worth spending the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption at least once in a lifetime, it’s the Marian shrine of Lourdes. The national pilgrimage to Lourdes is currently underway — Aug. 12 to 16, attracting a record number of pilgrims.
French Government Warns of ‘Very High’ Terrorist Threat on Solemnity of Assumption
The French government warned this week of a “very high terrorist threat” to religious gatherings and places of worship on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, one of the holiest days on the Catholic calendar.
On Assumption, Pope Entrusts War-Torn Countries to Mary’s Care
Mary is not a “motionless wax statue,” but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort them, Pope Francis said.
Russian Forces Destroy Catholic Church in Ukraine, as Another Parish Prepares for Attack
Russian forces have destroyed another Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, while a priest at a separate parish is hastening to remove sacred items ahead of an expected Russian attack.