After papal visit, spirit of Iraq continues to revive, Dominican priest says March 5, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” is an initiative that intends to rebuild the ancient city and its historical and religious landmarks that were destroyed or heavily damaged during the devastating occupation of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, commonly known as ISIL.
Broken trust: Ambassadors weigh in on odds against lasting peace in Holy Land February 17, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News ROME (OSV News) — A series of deadly raids by Israeli authorities in the West Bank and attacks on Jewish civilians in the first month of the new year have made the goal of a lasting peace in the Holy Land seemingly unattainable. The Jan. 26 raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, which […]
Over 1,500 dead as 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria; Caritas offices destroyed in Turkish Iskanderun February 6, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News powerful earthquake struck Turkey and Syria in the early morning hours of Feb. 6, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more wounded.
Mosque suicide bombing targets police, dozens dead January 31, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Dozens of people, mostly police and security forces, were killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in northeastern Pakistan.
Machete-wielding attacker kills sacristan, severely injures priest and other faithful in southern Spain January 26, 2023By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A Moroccan national is under arrest after a horrific attack in several Catholic churches in the southern Spanish city of Algeciras, killing one person.
