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Pat. Bartholomew blesses establishment of Greek Institute for Ethics and AI
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (168+ words) The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople approved the opening of a research center for the dialogue of theology and technology. Patriarch Bartholomew received Stavros Kalafatis, Deputy Minister of Development of Greece, at the Phanar on June 25, 2026, reports the official website of…...
Father Salvador Vega-Alvarenga's 25 Years of Priesthood
44+ min ago (630+ words) Missionary priest followed his relatives" vocation to joining the seminary in 1991 Father Salvador Vega-Alvarenga, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Glenwood and St. Martin Church in Nashville, has seen and experienced a lot in the past 25 years." While…...
Bishops plan Mass on pilgrimage mountain Trump administration seeks to seize
57+ min ago (1136+ words) June 25, 2026 By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News (OSV News) " As the Trump administration moves to seize a diocesan pilgrimage site for the border wall, bishops from New Mexico and Texas are calling…...
French bishops launch prayer novena ahead of key 'assisted-dying' vote - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (931+ words) PARIS (OSV News) " The bishops of France are urging the faithful to take part in a prayer novena that began June 21, as lawmakers move closer to a pivotal vote on legislation that could permanently legalize "assisted dying" in the country....
Lviv regional authorities urge Zelensky to invite pope to Ukraine - " " "
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (246+ words) Regional council deputies, during events marking the anniversary of John Paul II's mission, initiated an appeal to the president to arrange a visit by Leo XIV. On June 24, 2026, ceremonial events were held at the Lviv Regional Council to mark the 25th anniversary…...
Saints for Today: Etheldreda
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (227+ words) On June 6, a thunderous roar heralded the appearance of motorcycles coming from all directions. Solo riders, independents, associations, organizations, crews and motorcycle clubs alike all came together for a purpose. Riders came from Show Low, Payson, Globe, Holbrook, Winslow, Queen…...
What Does it Mean to "Wait on the Lord" " A Helpful Biblical Answer
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (877+ words) I've always appreciated the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery. I use it nearly every week in my Bible studies and sermon preparation. I highly recommend it! This week I'm studying the biblical theme of "waiting on the Lord" (e. g. , Ps. 27: 14). One of…...
Germany: Vatican denies request for lay homilies, sparks pushback by lay groups
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (811+ words) In a press release published June 23, the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments announced that it had denied a request by the German bishops" conference to allow "in exceptional circumstances, a duly commissioned lay member of…...
Outreach 2026 conference highlights LGBTQ discipleship, community, ministry efforts
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (711+ words) (OSV News) " Conor J. Reidy, the executive director of Outreach, a ministry for Catholics who identify as LGBTQ that seeks "to foster a Church where all people know they belong," had a simple message for June 19-21 attendees of the Outreach 2026 Conference…...
Pope Leo XIV to publish never-before-seen writings in new book
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (604+ words) Pope Leo XIV is to publish never-before-seen writings in a new book drawing on the Augustinian spiritual tradition that shaped him before his election to the papacy. Freedom Under Grace: Reflections on the Spiritual Tradition That Formed Me will be…...