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Pope Leo XIV to leaders of ecclesial movements: ‘Christian life is not lived in isolation’
Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone, Leo told a delegation in Rome for the... Read more
Monks close doors of St. Catherine’s Monastery as battle with Egypt government continues
The future of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula remains a source of controversy with tensions rising after a... Read more
2 prisoners from Rebibbia prison at pope’s general audience: ‘It was a great gift’
This week two prisoners currently serving sentences in Rome’s Rebibbia prison obtained special permission to participate in Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more
Eucharistic Pilgrimage calls for ‘silent witness’ as anti-Catholic protests intensify
During a Thursday press conference, several pilgrims spoke about the challenges of encountering the protests and the solace they’ve received... Read more
‘Fidelity Month’ meant to bring Americans back to God and patriotism, philosopher says
“Faith in God, fidelity to spouses and families, patriotism, and love for country and community have always been the glue... Read more
Archbishop Gallagher in Cuba for 90th anniversary of Holy See diplomatic ties
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states, spoke Thursday at the Palacio de la Revolución, the house... Read more
Bishops warn artificial intelligence ‘can never replicate the soul’
A letter from D.C.-area bishops urges Christians to discern “how to speak and live the Gospel amid the new language... Read more
Bishops turn to Pope Leo XIV as European court considers cancellation of baptism records
The Court of Justice of the European Union is hearing a case about whether the Church’s refusal to erase names... Read more
Petition to Pope Leo XIV to remove German cardinal gains over 60K signatures
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week: Read more
50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization sparks pilgrimages
This month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of... Read more
When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? The big announcement Catholics are waiting for
When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? That is the question Catholics are asking after the ceremony was postponed due to... Read more
Trump foreign entry ban affects several countries with large Catholic populations
President Trump’s latest order restricting foreign nationals in 19 countries from entering the U.S. will impact six countries with majority... Read more
Kentucky ACLU drops suit challenging the state’s near-ban on abortion
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Nigerian priest who served in Alaska captured by Boko Haram, bishop says
Fairbanks Bishop Steven Maekawa said in a statement this week that Father Alphonsus Afina was captured by Boko Haram in... Read more
New film ‘The Ritual’ tells true story of the United States’ most-documented exorcism
“The Ritual” starring Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton will be released in theaters on Friday, June... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets with his diplomatic team
In his audience with members of the Vatican Secretariat of State on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV thanked them for their... Read more
Archdiocese of New York launches school renewal plan, releases results of viability study
Archdiocese of New York superintendent of schools announces launch of a school renewal plan and the final results of a... Read more
Supreme Court: Wisconsin violated First Amendment in denying tax break to Catholic charity
The high court said in its Thursday decision that the First Amendment “mandates government neutrality between religions.” Read more
Red Cross: Conditions in Gaza ‘worse than hell on earth’
The aid group said Tuesday’s influx of patients was the highest the hospital has seen in one day since its... Read more
Record 19,000 young Catholics to walk Paris-Chartres pilgrimage amid Vatican scrutiny
Organized by the French Notre-Dame de Chrétienté association, the three-day walking journey is set to take place this year from... Read more
