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Pope Leo XIV Tells Legionaries Authority in Religious Life Is
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Legionaries of Christ gathered for their General Chapter and reminded them that authority within religious life must always be exercised as service rather than control. Addressing the congregation
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Supporters Pray for Jailed Ugandan Opposition Leader Despite Postponement
Hundreds of supporters of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye gathered inside Lubaga Cathedral in Kampala for a
US Clarifies Ambassador Remarks on Israel as Regional Tensions Rise
The United States government has said that recent remarks by its ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, were taken
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
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 States President
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
Bishop Erik Varden Reflects on St Bernard During Vatican Lenten Retreat
Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim offered a meditation on St Bernard of Clairvaux during the annual Lenten Spiritual
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 on personal
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
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.
From Canon Law to Code: How the Church Interprets Financial Authority in the Digital Age
Financial authority within the Church has traditionally been defined through canon law, hierarchical oversight, and carefully structured administrative
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, urging them
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
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Elderly Ukrainian Greek Catholic Nun Killed in Convent Attack in
An 82 year old nun was killed in a violent attack at a convent in southern Brazil, shocking the local community and the wider Ukrainian Greek Catholic faithful. Sister Nadia Gavanski was found dead at the
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Assisi Welcomes Thousands as Relics of St Francis Displayed for First Time in Centuries
Nearly eight centuries after his burial, the mortal remains of St Francis of Assisi have been publicly displayed for veneration, drawing thousands of pilgrims to the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi. The unprecedented exposition forms
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Supporters Pray for Jailed Ugandan Opposition Leader Despite Postponement
Hundreds of supporters of detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye gathered inside Lubaga Cathedral in Kampala for a prayer service calling for his release, despite efforts to postpone the event. The gathering took place after President
