Read more about the article Shia LaBeouf: ‘I fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio on screen
Shia LaBeouf stars in the new drama "Padre Pio," which premiered at last year's Venice Film Festival and will be released in U.S. theaters and on demand June 2, 2023. (OSV News photo/Gravitas Ventures)

Shia LaBeouf: ‘I fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio on screen

The film was released in the United States June 2

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Read more about the article Catholic-Jewish experts hail new White House strategy to counter antisemitism
People mourn during a candlelight vigil Oct. 27, 2018, for victims of the shooting that left 11 people dead at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Experts in Jewish-Catholic relations are hailing a plan unveiled May 25, 2023, by the Biden administration to combat antisemitism that comes amid a sharp rise in such incidents. (OSV News photo/John Altdorfer, Reuters)

Catholic-Jewish experts hail new White House strategy to counter antisemitism

‘It is wonderful to see our country stepping forward’

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Read more about the article Faith Alive: St. Charles de Foucauld: Opening the doors to all
St. Charles de Foucauld is pictured in an undated photo. Born in Strasbourg, France, in 1858, St. de Foucauld lost his faith during his adolescence but rediscovered it after after being inspired by Muslims during a visit to Morocco. (CNS photo/courtesy of I.Media)

Faith Alive: St. Charles de Foucauld: Opening the doors to all

‘His goal was not to convert others, but to live God’s freely given love’

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Read more about the article Pope Francis says situation at U.S.-Mexico border is ‘serious problem’
Pope Francis waves at a participant during a meeting of Scholas Occurentes, an educational initiative, held at the Augustinianum Institute for Patristic Studies in Rome May 25, 2023. Julian Vaqueiro, a Telemundo journalist seen in front holding a microphone, was the event's master of ceremonies, and spoke with Pope Francis in an interview released May 25. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Francis says situation at U.S.-Mexico border is ‘serious problem’

‘The problem of migrants is serious, it’s serious there and it’s serious here’

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Read more about the article Florida Catholic wife, mom, doctor involved in sainthood causes says Eucharist is central to all she does
Dr. Mary Soha poses April 24, 2023, next to a statue of Our Lady of La Leche in the chapel in her home adjacent to the Sacred Acre, site of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre De Dios in St. Augustine, Fla. (OSV News photo/courtesy Laura Dodson)

Florida Catholic wife, mom, doctor involved in sainthood causes says Eucharist is central to all she does

‘The martyrdom of these Native Americans is the most significant Eucharistic event in our continent’s history’

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Read more about the article In Lebanon, first Communion stirs up hope amid struggles
At Mar Abda Maronite Catholic church in the mountain village of Bikfaya, Lebanon, children practice an action song for their first Holy Communion May 13, 2023, to take place on the eve of Pentecost. The church dates back to 1587. (OSV News photo/Doreen Abi Raad)

In Lebanon, first Communion stirs up hope amid struggles

‘Whenever we feel down about the situation, we have to remember that God is our only Savior’

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Read more about the article ‘Bless those who walk the blue line,’ bishop prays as nation honors police
Police officers gather outside St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City during the funeral Mass for Officer Wilbert Mora of the New York Police Department Feb. 2, 2022. As the U.S. marked National Police Week in May 2023, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., issued a statement May 15 honoring law enforcement officers, both living and dead. (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters)

‘Bless those who walk the blue line,’ bishop prays as nation honors police

‘We express our gratitude to all members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line each day’

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Read more about the article Faithful join in Our Lady of Fatima procession through Newark on her feast day
A statue of Our Lady of Fatima is pictured outside the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J., on her feast day, May 13, 2023, where veneration and a Mass were held. The statue is touring the Archdiocese of Newark through June 7 before being flown back home to Portugal. (OSV New photo/Joseph Jordan, courtesy Archdiocese of Newark)

Faithful join in Our Lady of Fatima procession through Newark on her feast day

‘Our Lady of Fatima is here to give us a sign of peace and a sign of hope amidst so much struggling’

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