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Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers after protests turn violent in Madagascar
Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern over the recent violent clashes between law enforcement and young protesters in Madagascar. Read more
Vatican expert: The lives of the saints raise incisive questions for our consciences
The relator for the Vatican's Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Monsignor Melchor Sánchez de Toca, said the lives of... Read more
Nigeria rights groups seek release of 850 Christians held in notorious jihadist village
Testimonies of Nigerians kidnapped by jihadist Fulani herdsmen have revealed that hundreds of Christians are still being held by the... Read more
How to pray the St. Thérèse of Lisieux novena
The St. Thérèse novena has become popular over the years. Here’s how to pray it. Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October is for collaboration between different religious traditions. Read more
Durbin declines Chicago Archdiocese award after global backlash over pro-abortion views
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, will decline an award from the Archdiocese of Chicago after global backlash that included comments... Read more
Cardinal McElroy calls for solidarity with immigrants lacking legal status
Cardinal Robert McElroy described the Trump administration’s approach to immigration as “a comprehensive campaign to uproot millions of families.” Read more
Pope Leo XIV says Hegseth’s talk of war is ‘worrying’
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the U.S. Department of Defense secretary’s way of speaking about war is “worrying.” Read more
Cardinal to catechists: If your faith isn’t meaningful to you, it won’t be to your students
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa told catechism teachers that if faith is not meaningful in their lives, then it will not be... Read more
Brooklyn bishop calls on faithful to lobby against New York assisted suicide legislation
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan has asked the faithful to contact New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and urge her to oppose... Read more
China uses torture to suppress religious leaders, report says
China tries to exert total control over religion, according to a September report by the United States Commission on International... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV wades into Durbin debate
Pope Leo XIV said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin’s record should be considered in its totality and that Americans should search... Read more
Pope Leo XIV responds to aspiring doctor who asks ‘What does the future hold for us?’
Pope Leo XIV responded with a father’s heart to a 21-year-old Roman medical student who asked him “What does the... Read more
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block $5 million state grant to Catholic trade school
A West Virginia judge has tossed out a lawsuit aiming to block a state agency from providing a $5 million... Read more
Pope Leo XIV restores custom of Christmas Day Mass
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo’s Mass schedule for Nov. 1 through the end of the Christmas season in January... Read more
Slovak bishops welcome constitutional amendment recognizing only 2 sexes
Slovakia’s recently-amended constitution, which aims to protect family, marriage, and parenthood, has been called an “important step” by the Conference... Read more
Top U.S. political satirist draws attention to plight of Christians in Nigeria
Political satirist Bill Maher, who has often been a vocal critic of Christianity, recently called attention to the persecution of... Read more
Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St. Jerome’s Vulgate
The Vulgate became the predominantly used Bible of the Middle Ages and has endured to this day. Read more
Shooting at LDS church in Michigan prompts Catholic solidarity, prayers
Multiple U.S. Catholic bishops offered prayers and expressed their solidarity after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of... Read more
Religious Liberty Commission hears from teachers, coaches, school leaders
Speakers said there must be a fight for schools to bring back the “truth” to protect students and religious liberty. Read more
