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A wounded Palestinian Christian woman is brought into Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza City July 17, 2025, following what initial reports and medics said was an Israeli tank attack on the church of the Holy Family Parish -- the only Catholic parish in the Gaza Strip.

3 dead, Holy Family Gaza pastor injured after mid-morning Israeli attack

OSV News July 18, 2025

Three people were confirmed dead and nine were injured, including a parish pastor, following what initial reports say was a mid-morning Israeli tank attack on the Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza on July 17.

Pope Francis prays with his hands clasped in front of his pectoral cross during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 15, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Francis Leaves Complicated Legacy on Sexual Abuse Crisis

OSV News April 24, 2025

Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis attempted to balance defending the church from criticism while showing compassion toward survivors, with often mixed results.

People hold candles in front of a picture of Pope Francis in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2025, after his death was announced by the Vatican. Pope Francis, formerly Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died April 21 at age 88. (OSV News photo/Adnan Abidi, Reuters)

Pope’s funeral set for April 26, public viewing April 23-25

Catholic News Service April 23, 2025

The funeral Mass of Pope Francis will be celebrated April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced.

Pope Francis meets with delegates to the general chapter of the Order of Friars Minor during an audience with 200 Franciscan leaders at the Vatican May 26. U.S. Franciscan Father Michael Perry, who was re-elected head of the order May 21, is seated to the right of the pope. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) See POPE-FRANCISCANS May 26, 2015.

US Friars Extend Global Condolences for Pope Francis

Kerting Baldwin EdD, APR April 22, 2025

With the news spreading across the world regarding Pope Francis’ passing, the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe react with words of comfort and peace, recognizing Pope Francis’ impact and legacy.

Pope Francis greets visitors as he rides the popemobile around St. Peter's Square before his weekly general audience at the Vatican Nov. 27, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Francis dies at 88

Catholic News Service April 21, 2025

Pope Francis has died April 21 at the age of 88.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks as he participates in a bilateral meeting with British Foreign Minister David Lammy at the Commerzbank in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2025.

JD Vance announces trip to Rome, meeting at Vatican

OSV News April 17, 2025

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will be in Rome April 18 and has meetings planned with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, his office said.

Pope Francis greets the faithful as he makes a surprise appearance in St. Peter's Square at the end of Palm Sunday Mass.

Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies

OSV News April 16, 2025

Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to recover his voice and to recover his physical strength, the Vatican press office said, but he also is increasing the number of private meetings he ...