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Reading 1 Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a When hunger came to be felt throughout the land of Egypt and the people cried to Pharaoh for bread, Pharaoh directed all the Egyptians to go to Joseph and do whatever he told them. When the famine had spread throughout the land, Joseph opened all the cities that had […]

Reading I Genesis 32:23-33 In the course of the night, Jacob arose, took his two wives, with the two maidservants and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had taken them across the stream and had brought over all his possessions, Jacob was left there alone. Then some man wrestled […]

Reading 1 Genesis 28:10-22a Jacob departed from Beer-sheba and proceeded toward Haran.When he came upon a certain shrine, as the sun had already set,he stopped there for the night.Taking one of the stones at the shrine, he put it under his headand lay down to sleep at that spot.Then he had a dream: a stairway […]

Reading 1 Isaiah 66:10-14c Thus says the LORD:  Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her,  all you who love her;  exult, exult with her,  all you who were mourning over her!  Oh, that you may suck fully  of the milk of her comfort,  that you may nurse with delight  at her abundant breasts! […]

Reading 1 Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 When Isaac was so old that his eyesight had failed him, he called his older son Esau and said to him, "Son!" "Yes father!" he replied. Isaac then said, "As you can see, I am so old that I may now die at any time. Take your gear, therefore–your quiver […]

Archbishop Guy de Kerimel of Toulouse defended the appointment, saying that he had "chosen the path of mercy." The post French archbishop appoints chancellor convicted of abuse first appeared on OSV News.

The pope celebrated the inaugural liturgy in the Laudato Si' Village (Borgo Laudato Si') at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence. The post Pope Leo wears Chicago-made vestments to July 9 ‘care of creation’ Mass first appeared on OSV News.

"This action is not a diminishment of one university or the other, but rather, a bold affirmation that together we are stronger." The post 2 Iowa Catholic universities are merging, offering a model for Catholic higher ed’s future first appeared on OSV News.

The Trump administration rescinded in January long-standing restrictions on arrests at sensitive locations, including houses of worship. The post San Bernardino Diocese suspends Mass obligation for those with ‘genuine fear’ of ICE raids first appeared on OSV News.

Ukraine's religious leaders have issued a "desperate cry" to the global faith community, pleading for international action in ending the war. The post Ukraine religious leaders issue ‘desperate cry’ to world to end Russia’s war first appeared on OSV News.

Witchcraft accusations drive elders in Kenya from homes, seeking refuge with religious sisters The post Witchcraft accusations drive elders in Kenya from homes, seeking refuge with religious sisters first appeared on OSV News.

"This is good women's health care, it's not just good for Catholics. It's simply good science," Dr. Marguerite Duane told OSV News. The post Is NFP finally breaking into medical schools? first appeared on OSV News.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV met July 9 at the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo for about 30 minutes. The post Vatican still ready to host peace talks between Russia, Ukraine first appeared on OSV News.