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Pope Leo XIV may visit Sri Lanka, Vatican diplomat says
A top Vatican diplomat visited Sri Lanka this month and said Pope Leo XIV may visit the country, as the... Read more
Bangladesh police arrest suspect in bomb attacks on Catholic sites
Dhaka police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with homemade bomb attacks that targeted a Catholic cathedral and a... Read more
New book recounts anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead. Read more
Meet the college student sharing bumper stickers to save unborn lives
Gabriel Dionisi is a 22-year-old student in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, who is helping protect women and unborn children through pro-life bumper... Read more
Pope warns against stereotypes and prejudices that obscure the mystery of the Church
Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to contemplate “the mystery of unity and communion with the Church of Rome” during... Read more
Cardinal Czerny brings message of hope to Rohingya in Bangladesh
Cardinal Michael Czerny visited Bangladesh’s displaced Catholics and Rohingya, calling for greater global solidarity with vulnerable communities. Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the solid foundations of Christ, not on worldly criteria
At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid... Read more
Mass celebrated again at ancient St. Maron’s Shrine in Syria after 15-year silence
A pilgrimage to St. Maron in the village of Brad, northwest of Aleppo, was organized by the Maronite Scouts and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican
The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three... Read more
Amid clown protesters, Boston men’s march for life remains ‘prayerful’
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Florida announces $350 million false advertising lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
Florida is suing Planned Parenthood for up to $350 million for allegedly falsely advertising abortion pills as “safer than Tylenol,”... Read more
The Gospel of Qaraqosh: 13th-century Syriac manuscript preserved in Vatican Library
A richly illuminated Syriac manuscript dating back to the 13th century known as the Gospel of Qaraqosh was penned in... Read more
Cardinal Orlando Quevedo: Mindanao’s ‘Man of Peace’ and his lifelong mission of unity
Philippine cardinal honored for decades of peacebuilding work among Christians, Muslims, and Indigenous communities in conflict-affected Mindanao. Read more
DHS blasts order for improvements to migrant facility, says it houses ‘worst of the worst’
The Trump administration denounced a federal judge’s ruling that mandated cleanliness and hygiene standards at an ICE facility in Illinois. Read more
New Jersey diocese drops lawsuit in anticipation of fix to foreign-born priest visa issue
A Catholic diocese in New Jersey has dropped a lawsuit against the U.S. government over a rule change to the... Read more
‘This is our faith in action:’ Catholic groups expand food aid amid SNAP cuts
As federal food benefits have been frozen during the government shutdown, Catholic dioceses and charities around the country are stepping... Read more
Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns about new addictions: pornography and internet abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of... Read more
Underground Chinese bishop who said his life ‘consists of speaking about Jesus’ dies at 90
Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, known for his unwavering adherence to the Church despite decades of persecution at the hands of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights role of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Juan de Palafox in Mexico
Pope Leo XIV in a message to the 17th National Missionary Congress of Mexico noted that the greatest privilege of... Read more
