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Pope Leo XIV on Palestinians: ‘Those who truly love them work for peace’
Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to those living in the Gaza Strip during his weekly Angelus message on Sept.... Read more
Catholic Church in U.S. to kick off National Migration Week
From Sept. 22–28, the Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week. Read more
Vatican urges faithful to revive efforts for sainthood cause of Cardinal Van Thuan
The beatification cause of Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is being revived 50 years after he was imprisoned by the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells ALS advocates in Chicago: ‘You show us the best of humanity’
Pope Leo XIV gave the video address to marchers at the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s annual ALS Walk for Life. Read more
Forgiveness is fundamental to justice, Pope Leo XIV tells legal professionals at jubilee
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Workers... Read more
Bomb squad called after Christian nonprofit in Ireland receives possible anthrax
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Documentary brings Father Marko Rupnik abuse allegations to big screen
The documentary “Nuns vs. The Vatican” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. Read more
Clinician says Minnesota law harms kids struggling with sexual orientation, gender identity
A Minnesota law has created a new minority: young people with same-sex attraction who do not want it, according to... Read more
Massive mural honoring New York City migrants unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan has unveiled a 25-foot-tall mural honoring migrants to New York City. Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights the value of the vow of obedience
“When it is professed and lived with faith, obedience reveals a luminous path of self-giving that can help the world... Read more
Anti-assisted-suicide group says suicide laws expanding throughout U.S. in 2025
Patients Rights Action Fund coalitions director Jessica Rodgers explained that most states that allow assisted suicide follow the “Oregon model.” Read more
Report: Charlie Kirk was ‘this close’ to becoming Catholic just prior to his death
Slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly strongly considering becoming Catholic just prior to his assassination, according to a bishop. Read more
Blood of St. Januarius liquifies, offering ‘a voice that still preaches’
“We are delighted to announce that the relic has been found completely liquid,” said Monsignor Vincenzo De Gregorio, abbot of... Read more
Lila Rose delivers strong pro-life message in Yale debate with Frances Kissling
Lila Rose, the founder and president of Live Action, said the event’s organizer was “shocked” after those in attendance voted... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Family is ‘a gift and a task’ for the Church, society
At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in a meeting on the challenges to families in Latin America and... Read more
Cardinal Müller praises Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel’
German Cardinal Gerhard Müller praised the “Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel” throughout the first four months of Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more
Chinese government bans Catholic priests from teaching, evangelizing online
For “serious offenders,” the new regulations recommend religious institutions suspend their teaching activities or revoke their religious status. Read more
Gaza churches provide shelter and hope amid escalating conflict
Amid military esclation, Holy Family Catholic Church in the al-Zeitoun neighborhood of southern Gaza has become both a spiritual center... Read more
Vatican expects 15,000 attendees for Jubilee of Justice
The Jubilee of Justice, to be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 20, will bring together some 15,000 pilgrims from around the world. Read more
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Cardinal Müller calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ for Christ, rebukes ‘satanic celebration’ of death
German Catholic Cardinal Gerhard Müller referred to Charlie Kirk as “a martyr for Jesus Christ” and condemned the “satanic celebration”... Read more
