Middle East ‘We are not alone, abandoned or afraid,’ says patriarch of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday JERUSALEM (OSV News) — When Christians gathered in Jerusalem to remember Jesus’ entry into the city, it was one of a few joyful moments... Paulina GuzikMarch 26, 2024
Europe 5years after stern Vatican speech, church transparency has far to go (OSV News) — Exactly five years ago, on Feb. 23, 2019, the spotlight of the abuse summit in the Vatican was on one woman: Valentina Alazraki. The veteran... Paulina GuzikFebruary 26, 2024
Europe As season four premieres around world, ‘The Chosen’ actors talk faith, life struggles WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — When the creators of “The Chosen” started with a crowdfunding project in 2017, they would not have thought in... Paulina GuzikJanuary 31, 2024
World ‘Everyone can fit around the manger’: Three Kings Parades flood Poland’s streets on Epiphany WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Every year on the feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, Polish cities get flooded with joyful Three Kings Parades.... Paulina GuzikJanuary 6, 2024
World ‘Jesus, you take over,’ papal envoy cried out in Bethlehem amid wartime Christmas celebrations (OSV News) — Christmas in Bethlehem was celebratory but not as festive as usual this year, given the outbreak of war in the Holy... Paulina GuzikDecember 26, 2023
World Papal almoner to spend Christmas in the Holy Land in a ‘journey of closeness’ (OSV News) — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of Vatican Dicastery for the Service of Charity, landed in Israel on Dec. 22, starting a “journey... Paulina GuzikDecember 23, 2023
World ‘When you love the poor, you know their needs,’ papal almoner says (OSV News) — Pope Francis will celebrate the World Day of the Poor for the seventh time on Nov. 19. The 2023 World Day... Paulina GuzikNovember 18, 2023
Europe ‘Tears are sign of love,’ says rector of French sanctuary known for praying for the dead (OSV News) — Hidden in a picturesque town 93 miles west of Paris, Montligeon may not be as famous as Lourdes, yet it is... Paulina GuzikNovember 2, 2023
Europe Expert: While Spanish bishops ‘are late’ with own abuse report, ombudsman’s report faulty (OSV News) — Spanish bishops met Oct. 30 to discuss Spanish ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo’s report on abuse in the Catholic Church, delivered Oct. 27... Paulina GuzikOctober 31, 2023
Vatican Survivor: Abuse should be seriously addressed by the synod, or not at all (OSV News) — While the doors of the Synod on Synodality, taking place in the Vatican Oct. 4-29, are closed to journalists and the... Paulina GuzikOctober 10, 2023