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From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
Irish bishop appointed to shepherd two dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to lead the Diocese of Achonry while continuing as bishop of Elphin. Read more
Catholics hopeful on abortion, health policy after Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary
Kennedy, himself a professed Catholic, has faced intense scrutiny from both sides of the aisle for his controversial views on... Read more
Pope Francis spends peaceful second night at hospital, prays for peace at Angelus
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared... Read more
Ecologists at center dedicated to St. Kateri help children integrate faith and nature
Through several different programs and a new book, the Saint Kateri Conservation Center is helping children and parishes to strengthen... Read more
Pope Francis’ message to artists: Be witnesses to ‘revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes’
In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision... Read more
New York Encounter: Technology is costing us our humanity, experts say
Technology is robbing us of our humanity, turning humans in some respects into “disembodied” minds, panelists at the three-day New... Read more
New animated film honors legacy of 21 Coptic Martyrs on 10th anniversary of their martyrdom
A new short film produced by Jonathan Roumie honors the 21 Coptic Martyrs on 10th anniversary of their martyrdom Read more
Ecumenical initiative calls for unity to celebrate Easter together
This year both Easters — Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment... Read more
A new generation of saints? 6 millennials on the road to canonization
Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on... Read more
Pope Francis ‘peaceful’ after first night in Rome hospital
“Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing,” after Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning. Read more
Eden Invitation founder: Chastity helps us view people as ‘worthy of reverence and dignity’
Anna Carter and Shannon Ochoa said they wanted to form a community of Christians who want to stay close to... Read more
Fertility rates show pro-life laws saved 22,000 lives in 2023, study finds
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life- and abortion-related news. Read more
Vance draws attention to lack of religious freedom, free speech in Europe
“I come here today not just with an observation but with an offer,” Vice President JD Vance said in a... Read more
Pope Francis’ AI adviser, experts raise concerns about artificial intelligence
Professor Father Paolo Benanti discussed ethical and human rights challenges surrounding the use of AI at a Thursday event in... Read more
Catholic leaders push for $10 billion federal school choice program
The Educational Choices for Children Act would provide $10 billion in tax incentives for those who contribute to nonprofits that... Read more
Catholic welfare group says U.S. funding cuts won’t affect ministry
Catholic Near East Welfare Association said the Trump administration’s slashing of USAID funds “will neither curtail nor limit” the group’s... Read more
Catholic leaders pray for Pope Francis amid hospitalization
The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis after being sick... Read more
Tom Homan on U.S. immigration policy: ‘We absolutely are’ protecting human dignity
U.S. Border czar Tom Homan defended the morality of the Trump administration’s enforcement policies on “The World Over with Raymond... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including... Read more
