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Close to 800 young men from the Archdiocese of New York have responded to a call for interest in the priestly life, according to the archdiocese's director of vocations. osvnews.com/new-york-archd…
US Exits UNESCO, New York Vocation Interest Boom, Rome's Youth Jubilee, Iran's Catholics, and More: Listen to the OSV Newscast: buzzsprout.com/2368316/episod…
The relics of two saints-to-be -- Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis -- will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 28-Aug. 3. osvnews.com/body-of-blesse…
Pope Leo XIV, in a telegram signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said he was "deeply saddened" and entrusted the dead "to the merciful love of the Almighty." osvnews.com/catholic-churc…
Belgian Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan told OSV News that the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran deepened fears and tested faith, calling it another chapter of what Pope Francis once called a "third world war in pieces." osvnews.com/peace-by-force…
#NFPWeek: Is NFP finally breaking into medical schools? Dr. Marguerite Duane didn't learn about natural family planning -- also called fertility awareness-based methods, or FABMs -- until after medical school. Shocked by the lack of education on the topic, she made it her mission…
"IT IS GOOD": Thoughts on the need for human empathy in writing amid the push for artificial intelligence. osvnews.com/artificial-int…
Talwani's order appeared to chiefly hinge on making a distinction between Planned Parenthood affiliates that offered abortion and those that did not. osvnews.com/judge-blocks-d…
Catholic sites and cathedrals, including Vatican City and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites around the globe. osvnews.com/us-plans-to-wi…
Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for July 22, 2025. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com. buzzsprout.com/2368316/episod…
Planned Parenthood's Partial Defund, Gaza Visit, Pope Leo XIV and Buzz Aldrin, and More: Listen to the OSV Newscast: buzzsprout.com/2368316/episod…
Christ is not absent from Gaza, but crucified in the wounded, patriarchs say after visit osvnews.com/christ-is-not-…
Former Irish bishop's remains removed from cathedral amid abuse allegations osvnews.com/former-irish-b…
Syrian Christian leaders plea for international protection as clashes continue in Sweida Druze region while hundreds of Christians seek refuge in churches after their homes were burned. Follow @OSVNews coverage as those atrocities go underreported osvnews.com/syrian-christi…
Cardinal Tomasi: Religious communities can play key roles in nuclear disarmament osvnews.com/cardinal-tomas…
Syrian Christian leaders say Islamist government can't protect them or Druze osvnews.com/syrian-christi…
A Nigerian priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in June has been released, OSV News has learned. osvnews.com/kidnapped-nige…
"Jesus was sent to us by the Father to give us his Spirit of love," the bishop said. "We, too, are sent by Jesus to bring the same Spirit of Love to the world filled with division and hatred." osvnews.com/san-diegos-new…
Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for July 21, 2025. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com. buzzsprout.com/2368316/episod…
Nigerian Priest Freed, Biker Knights at Alligator Alcatraz, Pope Leo XIV on Gaza, and More: Listen to the OSV Newscast: buzzsprout.com/2368316/episod…
