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Pope Leo XIV calls bishops to be ‘firm and decisive’ in dealing with abuse
Speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope also emphasized the importance of poverty... Read more
Spanish faithful disconcerted by restoration of iconic image of weeping Virgin
The recent changes made to the expression on the face of the iconic image of Our Lady of Hope of... Read more
At general audience, Pope Leo XIV laments ‘fatigue of living’ afflicting modern society
The pope addressed pilgrims at his final Wednesday general audience before summer break, when he is expected to reduce his... Read more
Solemn farewell for victims of Damascus church bombing amid anger at government silence
Churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the... Read more
U.S. attorney general confirms investigation into ‘DC Five’ aborted babies
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed at a budget hearing that the controversy is “an ongoing investigation,” adding that she “cannot... Read more
International monitoring organization reports pedophilic videos online have tripled
Moreover, in its annual report for 2024, Association Meter identified over 8,000 links to pedophilic content, with U.S.-based servers hosting... Read more
Japan bishops on nuclear bombs: ‘This tragedy must not be repeated’
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan is urging the international community to abolish nuclear weapons once and for all in... Read more
Atlanta hospital ensures Catholic identity through new sponsorship agreement
Atlanta’s first hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s, founded in 1880 by the Sisters of Mercy, will continue to operate as a... Read more
Catholic bishops on Dobbs anniversary: ‘The battle for life is far from over’
On the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, American Catholic bishops are celebrating while reminding pro-lifers more work is needed to... Read more
Over 3,000 Catholics fill Portland, Oregon, streets for Eucharistic procession
The event marked the first time the city of Portland, Oregon, has permitted a public Catholic procession through the main... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ‘deeply saddened’ by Islamist attack on a church in Damascus
On Sunday, June 22, eyewitnesses reported that two armed men stormed the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Elias in Douailah... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa in the Holy Land: ‘The Church must be a point of connection for everyone’
In the midst of ongoing war and an escalation of violence in the Middle East, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem,... Read more
Meet the future of the Church: Seminarians gather in Rome for jubilee
“Thank you for courageously accepting the Lord’s invitation to follow him, to be disciples, to enter the seminary,” Pope Leo... Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells Order of Malta there is no charity without evangelization
Pope Leo XIV also met for the first time with the order’s grand master, Fra’ John Dunlap, at the Vatican... Read more
Supreme Court will decide whether inmates can sue prison workers over religious violations
The high court on Monday granted certiorari in the case Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. Oral... Read more
‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?
Because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s birthday is sometimes... Read more
German archdiocese faces backlash over sexuality education framework
The document is scheduled for implementation across all 15 Catholic school locations in Hamburg beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Read more
UMary launches world’s first Catholic Montessori institute
The University of Mary has launched the world’s first Catholic Montessori Institute, making the institute the go-to place for certification... Read more
CNA explains: How the Catholic view of human rights developed
The concept of human rights within Catholic teaching is not a recent addition but rather has roots extending back to... Read more
Health and Human Services investigates Michigan health group for religious discrimination
HHS is investigating a Michigan health care provider for allegedly firing a medical professional who refused to participate in sex... Read more
