Barb Fraze

Barb Fraze is a freelance writer and editor who spent more than 30 years on the international desk of Catholic News Service. She earned a journalism degree from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., and enjoys hiking, camping and just about anything (except mosquitoes and poison ivy) outdoors.

Kyiv’s historic cathedral damaged in Russian air strikes

June 11, 2025
By Barb Fraze
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News

Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa June 10, which also damaged the historic Holy Wisdom Cathedral, also known as St. Sophia Cathedral.

After Taiwan elections, missionary hopes politicians are ‘realistic, practical’

January 15, 2024
By Barb Fraze
OSV News Filed Under: News, World News

Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te, known as William Lai, who opposes Chinese control of Taiwan, won the island democracy’s Jan. 13 presidential election, widely watched for its international implications.

‘Do not forget’ Sahel humanitarian crisis, warns Ivory Coast bishop on U.S. visit

December 5, 2023
By Barb Fraze
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News

This December, when Catholic villagers in northern Ivory Coast are preparing for Christmas, many will be organizing Advent food and supplies for the nearly 42,000 refugees who have fled into their country from the Sahel, said the head of the Commission of Integral Human Development for the bishops of Ivory Coast.

Kyiv’s historic cathedral damaged in Russian air strikes

After Taiwan elections, missionary hopes politicians are ‘realistic, practical’

‘Do not forget’ Sahel humanitarian crisis, warns Ivory Coast bishop on U.S. visit

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