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Pope Leo XIV Says Authentic Parish Life Means Welcoming All
Pope Leo XIV has said that a true parish is one that sincerely and joyfully welcomes everyone, including Catholics, non Catholics and those with no religious affiliation, stressing that authentic Christian community is marked by a
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Religious Freedom in Europe After New Digital Speech Laws: Where the Church Draws the Line
Europe’s regulatory landscape has shifted significantly as governments implement new digital speech laws aimed at combating disinformation, hate
Vatican Declines Participation in Proposed US Board of Peace Initiative
The Vatican has confirmed it will not participate in a proposed Board of Peace initiative announced by United
Rubio’s Munich Address Highlights Parallels Between US-Europe Ties and Vatican-NATO Relations
A recent speech by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference has sparked renewed discussion about
Pope Leo XIV Urges Italian Prefects to Safeguard Civil Harmony and Protect the Common Good
Pope Leo XIV on Monday addressed the Prefects of the Italian Republic, encouraging them to uphold civil harmony and ensure
Religious Liberty Commission Turmoil: What the Antisemitism Dispute Signals for Faith in Politics
Debates over religious liberty have long shaped the relationship between churches and governments. In early 2026, controversy surrounding a national
Archbishop Sample Says Pope Leo XIV Supports Solidarity With Immigrants in United States
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon, said Pope Leo XIV has expressed strong support for U.S. bishops in their call
Catholics Renew the Sacrament of Confession with Focus on Grace and Mercy
As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, many Catholic parishes across the United States are witnessing renewed interest in
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Repentance in a World Marked by War and Injustice
During his Ash Wednesday homily at the Basilica of Saint Sabina, Pope Leo XIV offered a stark reflection
Ash Wednesday Opens Lent With Prayer, Fasting and Enduring Parish Traditions
Ash Wednesday this week marks the beginning of Lent, the Church’s principal penitential season, inviting Catholics and many other Christians
Pope Leo XIV at Angelus Says True Righteousness Flows from Great Love
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Gospel reading by emphasizing that authentic righteousness is rooted
Pope Leo XIV Urges Law Enforcement to Rediscover the Core of the Christian Message
Pope Leo XIV has called on members of Italy’s Carabinieri to rediscover the essential core of the Christian message and
L’Osservatore Romano Director Reflects on Vatican Radio at 95 Saying God Favors Radio
As Vatican Radio marks its ninety fifth anniversary, the Director of L’Osservatore Romano Andrea Monda has offered a reflection on
Vatican Trials: Justice Inside the Walls or Carefully Managed Theater?
High-profile Vatican trials promise accountability, but questions persist about whether justice is genuine, or carefully staged for credibility.
Pope Leo XIV Warns of Ethical Risks as Artificial Intelligence Accelerates
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is presenting the Catholic Church with new moral, social and theological questions,
Pope Leo XIV Tells Legionaries of Christ That Authority Must Be Service
Pope Leo XIV met with participants in the General Chapter of the Legionaries of Christ at the Vatican,
Cardinal Ouellet Reflects on Lay Leadership Roles in the Roman Curia
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Bishops, has offered a theological reflection on the growing presence of
Vatican Unveils Major Initiatives for 400th Anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica
As St. Peter’s Basilica approaches the 400th anniversary of its dedication, the Vatican has announced a wide range of spiritual,
Vatican Communications Reset Under Pope Leo XIV: Why Leadership Appointments Matter for Church Governance
Leadership transitions inside the Roman Curia rarely attract sustained global attention, yet changes within the Vatican’s communications apparatus often signal
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Sr. Nina Krapić as Deputy Director of Holy See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Nina Benedikta Krapić as the new Deputy Director of the Holy See Press Office,
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Confession Sees Renewal as Catholics Seek Grace During Lent
As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, Catholic parishes across the United States are reporting renewed participation in the sacrament of confession. Priests describe longer lines and a noticeable change in tone, with many faithful approaching the
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Rome Priests to Rekindle Faith and Proclaim Christ’s Promise
Pope Leo XIV met with the priests of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican this week, calling on them to renew the gift of faith entrusted to them and to place the proclamation of the
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Religious Freedom in Europe After New Digital Speech Laws: Where the Church Draws the Line
Europe’s regulatory landscape has shifted significantly as governments implement new digital speech laws aimed at combating disinformation, hate speech and online extremism. While these measures are framed as safeguards for democratic stability, they also raise complex
