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New Vatican interfaith team to meet Russian patriarch, leading imam in Kazakhstan
Religious leaders from China, Russia, and the Vatican are converging in Kazakhstan on Sept. 17–18 for the Congress of Leaders... Read more
‘Surge of enthusiasm’ among Catholics in Asia after St. Carlo Acutis canonization
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
World Health Organization promotes abortion drugs on essential medicines list
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Christian in wheelchair killed while livestreaming his faith in France
A 45-year-old Iraqi Christian who fled his homeland to escape Islamist persecution was stabbed to death in Lyon in southern... Read more
U.S. bishops’ conference creates a permanent subcommittee to address racism
The newly-created Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation reflects the U.S. bishops conference’s “commitment to addressing the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Inappropriate behavior of the clergy ‘cannot be kept in a drawer’
Pope Leo XIV exhorted new bishops to address issues related to inappropriate behavior on the part of the clergy: “They... Read more
Pew survey: 8 out of 10 U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably
A new report from a Pew Research Center survey finds that 8 out of 10 American Catholics view Pope Leo... Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells World Meeting on Human Fraternity to welcome migrants, care for poor
Pope Leo XIV spoke out on Friday against what he called the business of wars while condemning attitudes of rejection... Read more
Alveda King responds to Charlie Kirk’s assassination: ‘We’ve got to care again’
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a college campus, Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,... Read more
Brazilian court denies mother’s right to home-school her child
The Santa Catarina State Court of Justice in Brazil has denied Regiane Cichelero’s request to home-school her son. Read more
New film on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s final days highlights hope amid darkness
A new film called “Triumph of the Heart” depicts St. Maximilian Kolbe’s last days on earth in a starvation bunker... Read more
Benedictine College launches AI center on Carlo Acutis’ canonization day
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
Charlie Kirk before death: ‘I want to be remembered for courage for my faith’
Just a few months before he was assassinated on Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk said that upon his death, he would... Read more
Bishop advocates for a ‘two-state solution’ to achieve peace in the Middle East
In response to Israel’s airstrike against Hamas in Qatar, Auxiliary Bishop Iyad Twal advocated for a two-state solution to the... Read more
Catholic schools add security, including armed staff, after Minneapolis school shooting
Catholic schools around the country have been evaluating their security measures, with some hiring security guards and others allowing teachers... Read more
Catholic Church’s new bishops complete formation in Rome
Every September, the new bishops of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to participate in a formation course. Read more
Mozambique Church leaders decry silence after mosques built on land taken from Church
In a report by the pontifical and charity foundation Aid to the Church in Need International, Church leaders say mosques... Read more
Catholic and U.S. leaders offer prayers on 24th anniversary of 9/11
On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Catholic and U.S. leaders offered prayers and paid tribute to... Read more
Politicians, faith leaders condemn political violence after Charlie Kirk assassination
Faith leaders and political leaders are uniting their voices to condemn politically motivated violence following the assassination of Turning Point... Read more
Cardinal Parolin on Charlie Kirk death: ‘We are against all types of violence’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, in comments responding to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, said the Vatican condemns violence against those... Read more
