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Diplomacy must overtake violence in Iran, Middle East, pope says
Pope Leo XIV issued a fervent appeal for return of diplomacy in “these dramatic hours” in the Middle East and Iran, condemning use of weapons that cause “destruction, pain, and … Learn More
From the Archives: Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, 1969
Three women greet each other before the biennial Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women communion breakfast on March 29, 1969. Left to right: Julia Flannelly, chairman of the event; Rosemary Higgins … Learn More
Church leaders call for reconciliation at Mass of solidarity with migrants
The spiritual pastor of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis preached on the importance of turning from anger to reconciliation and forgiveness during a “Votive Mass of Solidarity with … Learn More
‘Hidden Glory’: Highlights from the papal Lenten retreat
Norwegian Bishop Erik Varden preached a series of meditations for the first Lenten retreat of Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia, reflecting on the splendor of truth and the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Lent reminds us to deny ourselves and take up the cross of Christ
Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Learn More
Bishop Elias on dialogue between Catholics and Muslims
This year, Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent for Catholics, coincided with the first day of Ramadan, the holy month set aside by Muslims for fasting, prayer, self-discipline, … Learn More
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- Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran
by Kate Scanlon on March 2, 2026 at 7:17 pmTrump called the operation "our last best chance to strike" to "eliminate the intolerable threats posed by this sick and sinister regime." The post Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishops, Christian leaders call for peace, urge diplomacy as Middle East conflict escalatesby Junno Arocho Esteves on March 2, 2026 at 6:08 pm
"Most of all, it is a time for all of us to remain united in prayer for peace. I invite you all to pray the rosary every day for peace and reconciliation." The post Bishops, Christian leaders call for peace, urge diplomacy as Middle East conflict escalates first appeared on OSV News.
- In times of conflict, pray this prayer to St. Francis by Pope Leoby OSV News on March 2, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Pope Leo XIV shared this prayer to St. Francis with Franciscan leaders in early 2026. The post In times of conflict, pray this prayer to St. Francis by Pope Leo first appeared on OSV News.
- In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope saysby Carol Glatz on March 1, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Pope Leo was visiting the Church of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the working-class neighborhood of Quarticciolo in Rome March 1. The post In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- USCCB president: Prayer, diplomacy needed in Middle East to avert ‘tragedy of immense proportions’by Gina Christian on March 1, 2026 at 7:59 pm
The leader of the U.S. Catholic bishops echoed Pope Leo XIV's call for deescalation and dialogue in the Middle East March 1. The post USCCB president: Prayer, diplomacy needed in Middle East to avert ‘tragedy of immense proportions’ first appeared on OSV News.
