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Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem welcomes Gaza agreement as step toward ending war
In a statement released Oct. 9, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa welcomed the news “with joy” and called for the full and... Read more
New Jersey jury awards man $5 million for clergy sexual assault in 1976
A jury in New Jersey has awarded a man $5 million in damages for a sexual assault that occurred at... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: News agencies have ‘crucial role’ in forming consciences, sharing the truth
Pope Leo XIV made his comments at a private meeting at the Vatican with participants of the Oct. 9–10 MINDS... Read more
Pope Leo XIV commends Catholic Charities USA’s ministry to migrants, refugees
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to vulnerable people, especially migrants... Read more
Christians warn of marginalization in Lebanon’s expat voting debate
Lebanon’s diaspora has long been celebrated as the country’s greatest strength, yet when it comes to voting rights their role... Read more
New Catholic app hopes to ‘relight the hope of Catholic dating’
Catholic speaker and content creator Emily Wilson-Hussem and her husband, Daniël Hussem, will launch a new Catholic dating app this... Read more
Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us
Pope Leo XIV, in first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi Te,” writes that the Church, if it wants to belong to Christ,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’
Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the United States,... Read more
Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint special envoy for religious freedom
The Commission of Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union reiterated its call for the bloc to reinstate the position of... Read more
Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say
Louis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle before the annual “Red Mass” that welcomes... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Joy does not have to be ‘free from suffering’
“There is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy... Read more
Irish Loreto sister receives honorary doctorate for work with girls in South Sudan crisis
St. Patrick’s Pontifical University has conferred an honorary doctorate to Sister Orla Treacy, whose work in South Sudan has transformed... Read more
Native American group loses religious freedom appeal at Supreme Court
A Native American group working to stop the destruction of a centuries-old religious ritual site has lost a last-ditch appeal... Read more
Brooklyn Diocese consolidates Latin Mass to 2 sites amid priest shortage
“The bishop is taking the initiative here and seeing the writing on the wall. He does want to provide the... Read more
High Court weighs free speech in Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity
The U.S. Supreme Court will rule whether Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity is legal. Read more
U.S. bishops: FDA approval of generic abortion drug is a ‘shocking inconsistency’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug even as the administration is currently investigating the abortion drug for... Read more
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot... Read more
Virginia bishops warn of ‘extreme’ pro-abortion amendment ahead of gubernatorial election
A letter from Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout said the amendment would “allow virtually unlimited abortion... Read more
CNA explains: When can Catholic employers fire employees for not following the Church?
The dismissal of a New Jersey teacher from a Catholic school over her decision to be a surrogate has raised... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two... Read more
