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Pope decries rise of antisemitic hatred, urges ceasefire and hostage release amid Gaza talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the... Read more
America’s ‘immigrants’ nun’ says many are afraid to even go to the supermarket
As ICE arrests increase, Sister Norma Pimentel says a sense of widespread fear is spreading. Read more
For first time in U.S., Catholics will be able to venerate the habit of Padre Pio
The rare opportunity will take place from Oct. 11–14 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania, in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV signs first apostolic exhortation,‘Dilexi Te’
The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation “Dilexi Te” in the library of the Apostolic... Read more
Pope Leo XIV attends swearing-in of Swiss Guard, first for a pope in nearly 60 years
Pope Leo XIV was joined by a crowd of spectators in the Vatican’s San Damaso Courtyard as 27 new members... Read more
Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines
Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian, development, and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, is at the forefront... Read more
Pope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Pope Leo XIV this week received a report that details attacks against and suppression of the Catholic Church by the... Read more
New film tells story of how broken Virgin Mary statue changed the life of a radio host
“Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” is a new documentary recounting Matthews’ true story of fame, brokenness, and finding redemption... Read more
Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches
The head of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, Daniel Whitehead, told CNA that amid an ongoing mental health crisis, the church... Read more
Texas boys school establishes policy to destroy smartphones
After years of boys (and their parents) repeatedly ignoring the rules, a private boys school in Houston is taking a... Read more
St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Read more
Trump’s DOJ brings FACE Act lawsuit against group that protested synagogue in New Jersey
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against protestors outside of a New Jersey synagogue. Read more
Milwaukee archbishop open to granting Mass dispensation for migrants
Milwaukee could become the third U.S. diocese to lift Mass obligations for immigrants fearing deportation. Read more
Pope Leo: Old age a gift and challenge; requires response of missionary pastoral ministry
On Oct. 3, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican Apostolic Palace participants in the Second International Congress on Pastoral... Read more
Freedom of speech, religion in play as Spanish priest prosecuted for denouncing radical Islam
Father Custodio Ballester faces a possible 3-year prison sentence and fines after a trial this week found him guilty of... Read more
Seminary administrators weigh in on downward trends
Seminaries are rethinking what formation should look like in the U.S. following reports that enrollment at graduate-level seminaries is continuing... Read more
Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination
The president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse. Read more
First woman archbishop of Canterbury to lead Church of England
Anglican Bishop of London Sarah Mullally will become the first woman archbishop of Canterbury after her nomination was approved by... Read more
Report: Abortion declines even in states where it is still legal
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Swiss Guards, protectors of the pope, don new uniforms
The 135 Swiss Guards will don the new uniforms for the first time at a dinner the night before the... Read more
