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Tragic earthquake hits war-torn Myanmar, leaving communities with little aid

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Mandalay-Sagaing region in southwestern Myanmar, causing multistory buildings to collapse and raising concerns about a significant death toll. The post Tragic earthquake hits war-torn Myanmar, leaving communities with little aid first appeared on OSV News.

St. Josemaría Escrivá tops the charts, a century after his priestly ordination

(OSV News) — On the 100th anniversary of his priestly ordination, St. Josemaría Escrivá is topping the Amazon charts. The Spanish saint’s book on prayer, “The Way,” has been on the… The post St. Josemaría Escrivá tops the charts, a century after his priestly ordination first appeared on OSV News.

Road being built for COP30 violates community’s rights, church activists in Brazil warn

Eduardo Campos Lima

Catholics groups watching the project closely since the beginning have accused the government of disrespecting the environment and the Indigenous. The post Road being built for COP30 violates community’s rights, church activists in Brazil warn first appeared on OSV News.

After Notre Dame, another iconic French church will get its spire back after 180 years

Caroline de Sury

This historic site, known as the necropolis of French kings, is undergoing a major reconstruction project. The post After Notre Dame, another iconic French church will get its spire back after 180 years first appeared on OSV News.

Analysis: Trump tactics to end war in Ukraine create new ‘uncertainty’ for building global peace

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration’s approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have ramifications not only for European security but also for peace-building efforts around the world, experts told… The post Analysis: Trump tactics to end war in Ukraine create new ‘uncertainty’ for building global peace first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic religious sisters attacked in Congo as crisis continues

Fredrick Nzwili

Missionary Sisters of Santo Domingo in the municipality of Kimbanseke in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital, fell victim to the attack on March 18. The attackers smashed the wall of the congregation's residence to gain entry. The post Catholic religious sisters attacked in Congo as crisis continues first appeared on OSV News.

Turkey’s Catholics ‘left in fear’ amid new nationwide unrest

Jonathan Luxmoore

Street protests continued over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key presidential candidate, along with dozens of other members of his opposition party. The post Turkey’s Catholics ‘left in fear’ amid new nationwide unrest first appeared on OSV News.

Australian sociologist: Church must tackle clergy sexual misconduct with adults

The church has to recognize clergy sexual misconduct is an urgent issue with real victims, needing reform based on church teachings, said Dr. Stephen de Weger. The post Australian sociologist: Church must tackle clergy sexual misconduct with adults first appeared on OSV News.

Spain: Principal of Legionaries of Christ-linked school resigns amid abuse scandal

Junno Arocho Esteves

The scandal first came to light when the school announced March 7 that police had arrested Father Marcelino de Andrés Núñez after the parents of one student filed a complaint. The post Spain: Principal of Legionaries of Christ-linked school resigns amid abuse scandal first appeared on OSV News.

Leading French cardinal calls for ‘reawakening of hope’ amid global turmoil

Caroline de Sury

The cardinal-archbishop of Marseille, allegedly one of the pope's favorite cardinals, urged people to resist feelings of helplessness amid rising political extremism and societal divisions. The post Leading French cardinal calls for ‘reawakening of hope’ amid global turmoil first appeared on OSV News.

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