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Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
“Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and... Read more
DOJ: Former Catholic priest convicted of child sex abuse will be deported after sentence
Jorge Antonio Velez-Lopez pled guilty in 2021 of sexually abusing a minor for whom he had a temporary responsibility of... Read more
Vatican conference examines artificial intelligence implications for democracy, justice
The two-day workshop, titled “Artificial Intelligence, Justice, and Democracy,” was hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
Supreme Court says Trump administration must pay out $2 billion in frozen foreign aid
The executive orders cover tens of millions of dollars promised to Catholic groups, including Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities... Read more
Pope Francis asks Christians to start Lent ‘full of hope’ in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
In his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as... Read more
In joint session address, Trump urges Congress to continue fight against transgenderism
“I want Congress to pass a bill banning and criminalizing sex changes on children and forever ending the lie that... Read more
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his... Read more
Trump’s guests at joint session of Congress to highlight gender ideology and crime
In Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, the president will focus on the theme of “The Renewal... Read more
EU bishops call for unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty
The European Catholic bishops stated that “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and... Read more
An IVF alternative for infertility that’s holistic and ethical
FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) focuses on the root causes of women’s reproductive health issues, offering various kinds of... Read more
State Department cancels U.S. bishops’ contracts for refugee settlement
The USCCB was directed to “stop all work on the program[s] and not incur any new costs” and “cancel as... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for families in crisis. Read more
USCCB’s Broglio calls for ‘just peace’ in Ukraine in first-ever Lenten reflection
“We pray and hope that the United States, in concert with the wider international community, works with perseverance for a... Read more
Cardinal Chow in tears during prayer for Pope Francis at China’s Sheshan basilica
“I was genuinely touched, and I found myself in tears during the prayer,” Chow told the Sunday Examiner, the official... Read more
Senate Democrats block bill that would ban men from women’s sports
Although a majority of senators backed the legislation on a 51-45 vote, the proposal failed to reach the necessary three-fifths... Read more
Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
The theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March... Read more
Cardinal renews mission of top Guadalupe expert
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes has renewed the mission of Father Eduardo Chávez, considered the leading expert on the apparitions of... Read more
Tiny Jesus figurines left in U.S. Capitol following TikTok trend
One was found perched on a marble column in Statuary Hall, another was seen propped up on a pillar directly... Read more
Bishop Barron to attend Trump address to Congress as guest of Catholic lawmaker
The speech will mark Trump’s first address to Congress since taking office for his second term. Read more
Jubilee pilgrims adding visit to Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis
Just outside the hospital, hundreds of the faithful with their own stories stop to pray every day at the feet... Read more
