Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 5/15/2025

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After being told he had weeks to live, Father Morty O’Shea is still here, serving God at a Queens parish while receiving cancer treatment.

Peace talks on Ukraine are set, and while Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin sees it as a hopeful step, Vladimir Putin’s absence is raising doubt about Russia’s commitment to ending the war.

A church organist in Iowa is celebrating 70 years of melodic Sunday services, calling her musical talent a blessing from God.