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Pope Leo XIV: Jesus challenges presumption of those who think they are already saved
Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Aug. 24, the pope... Read more
Nigeria Church official calls for justice in 2022 Pentecost Sunday attack
As the suspects push for bail, the director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Nigeria said such a move would... Read more
Statue of Carlo Acutis enthroned in Argentine cathedral
The Argentine Diocese of Chascomús enthroned a statue of soon-to-be-canonized Carlo Acutis in Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral. Read more
Amid federal cuts, ‘Super Neighbor’ program helps those in need
As federal budget cuts halt aid programs, Catholic Social Services in Columbus, Ohio, is encouraging volunteers to step up and... Read more
Bishop Conley says Nebraska immigrant detention camp must allow sacraments, pastoral care
The bishop made the announcement after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen revealed the repurposing of a state work camp to house... Read more
Franciscan University celebrates newly renovated Christ the King Chapel
A roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S. Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic legislators to look to Augustine’s ‘City of God’
The pope called on parliamentarians to ensure that “power is tamed by conscience and law is at the service of... Read more
St. Pius X’s rebuke of ‘modernism’ rings true today, scholar says
St. Pius X took charge of the Church in the aftermath of the Enlightenment era, which had spurred rationalist and... Read more
Iraqi Christians face political challenges as election approaches
More than 30 Christian candidates are running for election this November in Iraq, competing for five seats reserved for them... Read more
New coffee shop in Archdiocese of Denver aims to be ‘outpost of evangelization’
More Coffee, owned and run by St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial, Colorado, hopes to become a gathering place... Read more
Actor who portrays David in Prime Video’s ‘House of David’ becomes Catholic
Michael Iskander, the actor known for playing the lead role of King David in the Prime Video series “House of... Read more
New pro-life penal code comes into effect in the Dominican Republic in 2026
President Luis Abinader promulgated the Dominican Republic’s new penal code, replacing legislation more than a century old and comes into... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls Christians to ecumenism to be architects of reconciliation and peace
Pope Leo XIV issued an ecumenical appeal to all Christians to be architects of reconciliation and peace throughout the world... Read more
Resurfaced video shows Virginia gubernatorial candidate endorsing assisted suicide
Years-old video that surfaced this week showed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger endorsing assisted suicide. Read more
Jimmy Lai’s son says his father is ‘still fighting’ amid ongoing trial
Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, said this week his father is “still fighting” and... Read more
‘Under the Southern Cross:’ Why Australia’s bishops are renewing call to welcome migrants
Australia’s bishops have renewed their call for the compassionate welcome of migrants, marking the 75th anniversary of a landmark pastoral... Read more
Late-term abortionist in DC faces complaint for ‘medical malpractice’
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
‘The Knight:’ The untold story of one of the 20th century’s greatest saints
Most people think of St. Maximilian Kolbe as the heroic martyr who traded places with another prisoner in Auschwitz, but... Read more
Aug. 22 observance shines light on religious freedom; report editor notes worsening trend
The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief highlights the global rise in... Read more
What is the ‘Queenship of Mary’ and why does it matter?
The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Read more
