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Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Read more
PHOTOS: New Jubilee tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo highlights beauty of creation
A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to... Read more
New church in Jordan reflects national desire for closer ties with Christendom
The church’s inauguration also reflected the Hashemite kingdom’s determination to establish itself as an essential stop-off point for pilgrims to... Read more
Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way
The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations. Read more
Los Angeles archbishop: Catholics called to be God’s ‘instruments’ during deadly wildfires
The prelate delivered the remarks as a homily at a special Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more
‘He was a builder’: Cardinal George Pell remembered by biographer 2 years after death
“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we... Read more
2025 March for Life speakers include Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith, Lila Rose
The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey, and Live Action President Lila Rose. Read more
Appeal for ‘fervent prayers’ issued for religious sisters kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria
IHM Secretary General in Nigeria Sister Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye announced the abduction of Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette... Read more
Pope Francis tells pediatric cancer patients they are ‘witnesses of hope’
Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those... Read more
Biden cancels trip to Italy and meeting with Pope Francis amid deadly California wildfires
Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father... Read more
The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo... Read more
Researchers underscore link between decline of marriage, plummeting fertility rates
Associates at the Ontario-based think tank Cardus assert that the decline of marriage is “one contributing issue” to plummeting fertility... Read more
Jewish leaders ask Pope Francis to stop ‘making incendiary comments’ about Gaza war
The pope’s statement “does not acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre,” the... Read more
Biden eulogizes Jimmy Carter as ‘good and faithful servant’ at funeral service
U.S. President Joe Biden praised former President Jimmy Carter’s character and referred to him as a “good and faithful servant... Read more
Lebanon elects Gen. Joseph Aoun as president amid divided Christian bloc
Lebanon’s Parliament on Thursday elected Gen. Joseph Aoun as the 14th president of the country after a two-year vacancy of... Read more
Black Nazarene procession attracts millions in the Philippines
Taking place each year in January, the procession sees devotees carry across Manila a replica of a famous life-size statue... Read more
Vatican to host historic Jordan exhibition on Christianity’s origins
The “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” exhibit will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31 showcasing 90 artifacts. Read more
Abortion group trains pharmacists to dispense abortion pills
A pilot program launched this month in Washington state has trained pharmacists to prescribe the abortion-drug combo mifepristone and misoprostol. Read more
Court strikes down Biden’s Title IX ‘gender identity’ rule nationwide
The court’s decision to strike down the rule is being hailed as a major victory by opponents of the regulation. Read more
Analysis: Pope’s peace diplomacy in era of multiple wars
The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates peace efforts. Read more
