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Vatican: Humanity risks replacing God with ‘world governed by machines’
The Vatican’s International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a “world ruled by machines,” it risks replacing the “living God” with a counterfeit “virtual … Learn More
Essential advice if you’re longing for friendship
A recent post on social media claimed to have the best definition of a best friend. They described this crucial person as: someone who makes your problems their problems so … Learn More
ACN warns of escalating threat to Middle East Christians
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian challenges posed by renewed violence in the Middle East, warning that the spiral of conflict … Learn More
Jesus is always close by, Pope Leo tells young people
Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said. “I encourage you to ensure that parish activities are … Learn More
2026 Annual Appeal seeks to help the Church’s mission flourish
In a video message introducing the 2026 Annual Appeal, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, called the effort “an invitation to carry out the successful mission of our … Learn More
From the Archives: Dominican Sisters at the Red Cross Center, 1958
Dominican Sisters of Caldwell have lunch with locals at a Red Cross donation center after giving blood in July 1958. Thirty two sisters donated blood, many of whom were studying … Learn More
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- US peacebuilding a ‘strategic and moral imperative,’ advocates say at Notre Dame event
by Kate Scanlon on March 11, 2026 at 5:23 pmWASHINGTON (OSV News) — With American peacebuilding at a “crossroads,” amid global conflict and changes in U.S. foreign policy, a Notre Dame conference March 10 in the nation’s capital examined how… The post US peacebuilding a ‘strategic and moral imperative,’ advocates say at Notre Dame event first appeared on OSV News.
- Cardinal warns against ‘quick-fix’ airstrikes as bishops of Nigeria meet Pope Leo XIV in Romeby Courtney Mares on March 11, 2026 at 4:11 pm
The cardinal is one of more than 70 Nigerian bishops who are meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in March for their ad limina visit. The post Cardinal warns against ‘quick-fix’ airstrikes as bishops of Nigeria meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome first appeared on OSV News.
- As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain futureby Dale Gavlak on March 11, 2026 at 3:53 pm
CNEWA Pontifical Mission is ministering to Christians who remain in the south, caught in the crosshairs between the Israeli military and Hezbollah. The post As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given March 11, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on March 11, 2026 at 1:46 pm
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given March 11 at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and… The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given March 11, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- US Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon villageby Gina Christian on March 10, 2026 at 11:17 pm
Bishop Zaidan said the priest was injured in a second strike that took place "right away" after the first, and then "died in the hospital." The post US Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon village first appeared on OSV News.
