‘Hope does not disappoint:’ A Jubilee for the history books December 27, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News For Archbishop Rino Fisichella, organizer of the Jubilee 2025 events and pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, the pope’s death “created a silence that was felt in the streets of Rome and the world, as well as in every Christian community.”
Missionary on the move: Where Pope Leo XIV might travel next in 2026 December 26, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his first apostolic visit to Turkey and Lebanon, he gave a hint on his flight back to Rome as to which other countries he might visit in 2026.
Amid ‘fragile’ ceasefire, Caritas Jerusalem seeks to ‘replant hope’ in Gaza this Christmas December 17, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Christmas, Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News As the celebration of Christ’s birth draws near, the traditional Christmas tree lighting in various places, including Bethlehem and the Vatican, is meant as a sign of joyful expectation for the coming of salvation.
‘Enough’ of antisemitic violence, say pope, archbishop after Australia attack December 15, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Gun Violence, News, World News Two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in an apparent terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, New South Wales police said.
Expert urges vigilance in digital formation as Australia’s social media ban goes into effect December 12, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, social media, World News As Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 goes into effect, a digital media expert at the Australian Catholic University emphasized the need for vigilance and education in helping young people navigate the digital space.
Ukrainian president honors Dominican Sister for war relief efforts November 19, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Dominican Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid and support since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
New report notes ‘significant rise’ in ‘personal attacks’ on Christians in Europe November 18, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News In its 2025 report, the Vienna-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians, or OIDAC, noted “a significant rise in personal attacks” against Christians in 2024.
Pope Leo’s first six months: revolution of kindness with a missionary impulse November 12, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Six months later, Pope Leo XIV’s election already proved historically significant: the first U.S.-born pope, the first Augustinian, and the first pope born after World War II.
‘Leo from Chicago:’ Vatican releases new documentary on pope’s early years November 12, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Vatican, World News A new documentary released by the Vatican on Pope Leo XIV’s early life is more than just a film about the life of the new pope, but the story of an ordinary person who answered a calling to serve the church, said Vatican News journalist Salvatore Cernuzio.
Nigeria: Diocese mourns following death of kidnapped teen seminarian November 6, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The Diocese of Auchi, Nigeria, announced the death of a young seminarian who, along with two fellow seminarians, was kidnapped by bandits in July.
Brazilian cardinal calls for peace, solidarity with poor after deadly police raid October 31, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, World News Brazilian Cardinal Orani João Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro appealed for peace after a police operation targeting a local drug trafficking gang resulted in the deaths of more than a hundred people.
Tehran metro station dedicated to Mary a call to follow her on path of peace, cardinal says October 24, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Marian Devotion, News, World News The new underground metro station in Tehran dedicated to the Virgin Mary offers an opportunity for daily commuters to reflect on God’s love for all, Belgian Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan said.
