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‘Nothing is sacred’: Religious leaders condemn Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine

The attack killed 34 -- including two children -- and injured 119. The post ‘Nothing is sacred’: Religious leaders condemn Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine first appeared on OSV News.

Nicaragua cracks down further on church during Holy Week

Police and paramilitaries maintained a heavy presence outside the Nicaraguan Managua cathedral on Palm Sunday, sending a not-so-subtle message of intimidation. The post Nicaragua cracks down further on church during Holy Week first appeared on OSV News.

4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday amid Israeli bombardment of Gaza

Judith Sudilovsky

Even the gray skies that threatened rain didn't dampen the spirit of the participants in the traditional Palm Sunday procession. The post 4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday amid Israeli bombardment of Gaza first appeared on OSV News.

Spanish bishops under scrutiny for church-government accord over Valley of the Fallen

Jonathan Luxmoore

Catholic groups have criticized Spain's bishops for consenting to government redevelopment of a key national memorial complex near Madrid, amid fears of a continuing church decline across the traditionally Catholic country. The post Spanish bishops under scrutiny for church-government accord over Valley of the Fallen first appeared on OSV News.

France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptized at Easter, with requests still ‘pouring in’

Caroline de Sury

It’s not a passing trend, but a real "dynamic," said Archbishop Olivier de Germay of Lyon, who is responsible for the catechumenate in France. The post France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptized at Easter, with requests still ‘pouring in’ first appeared on OSV News.

True forgiveness, leadership can heal wounded world, says Rwanda genocide survivor

(OSV News) — As the world recalled the Rwanda genocide, a survivor and now Jesuit scholar reflected on the power of forgiveness and leadership in recovering from atrocities, both in Rwanda… The post True forgiveness, leadership can heal wounded world, says Rwanda genocide survivor first appeared on OSV News.

Passion play in Poland’s ‘Valley of Death’ reminder of dark past, invincible Christian hope

Filip Mazurczak

Passion play in northwestern Polish city recalls one of the first mass murders of World War II. The post Passion play in Poland’s ‘Valley of Death’ reminder of dark past, invincible Christian hope first appeared on OSV News.

Church workers welcome deported migrants to Honduras

"I worked hard, paid all my taxes, formed a very profitable company, and last year we bought a home. It was the American dream," said deportee. The post Church workers welcome deported migrants to Honduras first appeared on OSV News.

Pope prays for victims of Dominican nightclub disaster

In a telegram to Dominican Republic archbishop, the pope sent condolences to the families of the dead, "while encouraging everyone to persevere in their efforts to help and accompany others." The post Pope prays for victims of Dominican nightclub disaster first appeared on OSV News.

In historic Assisi, pilgrims seek modern witness of holiness

Justin McLellan

ASSISI, Italy (CNS) — For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint who preached to birds, embraced poverty and wandered the hills barefoot. But… The post In historic Assisi, pilgrims seek modern witness of holiness first appeared on OSV News.

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