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Pope Leo XIV Encourages Salesians to Serve in Areas Marked
Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome’s Castro Pretorio district on Sunday, meeting members of the Salesian community and praising their commitment to young people, especially those living in
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Vatican Migration Chief Calls for Expanded Legal Pathways and Pushes Back on “Illegal” Label
Cardinal Fabio Baggio, a senior official at the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and a key
India Supreme Court Grants Temporary Relief to Tribal Christians in Chhattisgarh Burial Dispute
India’s Supreme Court has granted interim protection to tribal Christians in Chhattisgarh state, restraining the forcible exhumation and
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
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 out of
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
Ukrainian Archbishop Calls War a Living Paschal Story Four Years After Invasion
Four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine, the suffering remains immense, yet so does
Pope Leo XIV Says Peace Begins in the Human Heart in New Book Introduction
Pope Leo XIV has called on believers and political leaders alike to rediscover the spiritual roots of peace,
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 Exercises held
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 the sacrament
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
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.
Bishop Erik Varden Tells Vatican Lenten Retreat, True Freedom Is Found in Self-Giving Love
During the annual Lenten Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican, Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim offered a profound reflection
Bishop Erik Varden Tells Vatican Lenten Retreat True Freedom Is Found in Self Giving Love
During the annual Lenten Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican, Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim offered a profound reflection
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 roles. As
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, prompting renewed
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
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Bishop Kevin Rhoades Frames Migration Crisis as Moral Test for
At Holy Cross College in South Bend, Kevin Rhoades delivered a theological reflection on what he described as an immense global migration crisis, urging Catholics to respond with what he called the mind and heart of
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In Kenya’s Lodwar Diocese, Faith Endures Across the Desert
In the vast and arid landscapes of northwestern Kenya, the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar continues its mission of evangelization and service despite extreme hardship. Spanning nearly 77,000 square kilometers across Turkana County and bordering South Sudan,
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Vatican Migration Chief Calls for Expanded Legal Pathways and Pushes Back on “Illegal” Label
Cardinal Fabio Baggio, a senior official at the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and a key point person on migration, is urging governments to expand legal pathways for migrants as a practical way to
