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Though deeply immersed in fashioning a life-sized bronze tribute to future saint Blessed Carlo Acutis, Canadian Catholic sculptor Timothy Schmalz keenly kept abreast of the discourse at the 10th U.S. National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
Knights of Columbus cover Rupnik mosaics in Washington shrine
By OSV NewsPremium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 23, obscuring images of holy figures created by a renowned priest-artist under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse.
As Olympic truce is launched, 'Olympic' bishop says he wants to help athletes meet Christ
By Caroline de Sury, OSV NewsAs Paris stands in the starting blocks for the 2024 Olympic Games that kick off July 26, the Olympic truce was launched in the iconic La Madeleine church in the heart of the French capital July 19.
U.S. President Biden ends 2024 reelection bid
By Kate Scanlon, OSV NewsU.S. President Joe Biden brought to an end several weeks of speculation about his political future, including both his viability in the November election and his ability to serve another four-year term in the White House, by ending his reelection bid.
Removing Rupnik art would show commitment to change, say abuse survivors
By Gina Christian, OSV NewsCalls to remove the artwork of alleged abuser Fr. Marko Rupnik are growing — and clerical abuse survivors say the issue speaks volumes about how the Church views them and their pain.
Like British peers, prominent US figures ask pope not to further restrict traditional Mass
By Jonathan Luxmoore, OSV NewsFollowing the example of a group of British cultural icons, a group of American "Catholics and non-Catholics" and prominent cultural and intellectual personalities asked Pope Francis in an open letter July 15 not to further restrict the traditional Latin Mass.
As torrential rains flood South Asia, Irish missionary in Myanmar laments dramatic damage
By Sarah Mac Donald, OSV NewsMore than 240 people were killed and millions displaced across South Asia as the intense monsoon season wreaked havoc in the region with torrential rains and severe floods, damaging buildings, infrastructure and crops.
GOP delegates OK platform that changes abortion, immigration positions at Trump's direction
By Kate Scanlon, OSV NewsDelegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump's political positions, many in his own words.
Spanish bishops celebrate success of champion soccer team, praise Catholic coach
By José Calderero de Aldecoa, OSV NewsSpanish bishops celebrated the success of the country's soccer team July 14 as the iconic players won their record fourth European Championship title by handing England an agonizing loss.
Skepticism greets U.S.-Panama migrant deportation deal
By David Agren, OSV NewsCatholic groups working with migrants traversing the treacherous Darién Gap have expressed skepticism over a joint U.S.-Panama plan to deport people passing through the thick jungle between Colombia and Panama on journeys toward the U.S. border.
Bishops clash over democracy in Peru in contradictory statements
By David Agren, OSV NewsThe presidency of the Peru bishops' conference has distanced itself from an episcopal commission's dire warnings on democracy.