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Bolivian bishops after elections: ‘A new chapter in the country’s political history opens’
The Bolivian Bishops’ Conference expressed hope after Bolivia’s recent general election, which marked a change in the country’s political direction. Read more
Pope Leo XIV looks to Ukraine with hope: ‘We must work hard, pray hard’
On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work... Read more
Federal court awards pro-lifers $1 over unconstitutional abortion clinic rule
Pro-life activists in New York were awarded $1 this month after a court found that a county abortion clinic rule... Read more
Leo XIV calls theologians to find ‘balanced synthesis’ between God’s law, human freedom
Pope Leo invited participants attending the 17th International Congress of Moral Theology in Colombia to reflect on the world’s challenges... Read more
Vatican approves new patron saints for entire Arabian Peninsula
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments approved a new calendar granting new patron saints... Read more
Pope Leo XIV invites Church to pray and fast for peace on Queenship of Mary feast day
The Holy Father urged his listeners to ask the Mother of God and “Queen of Peace” to intercede for those... Read more
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, patriarch says
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, the leader of the country’s Maronite Catholics, Cardinal... Read more
Sweden saves historic Arctic church with massive move away from mine
The mammoth move has seen the wooden structure, weighing over 600 tons, transported on specialized trailers traveling at about 1,600... Read more
‘Being a young Catholic is difficult’: The challenges facing young Cubans today
Young Cubans live their Catholic faith in a country fraught with challenges. Read more
New Frassati Chapel aims to bring perpetual adoration to the nation’s capital
The Frassati Chapel will serve as a place for Catholics in Washington, D.C., to pray throughout the day and to... Read more
Remembering St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Monastic reformer and adviser to popes
St. Bernard is considered the last of the Church Fathers in the Western tradition. Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome
Pope Leo XIV made a private visit Tuesday to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella, Mother of Graces, near... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God
Pope Leo XIV reminded the bishops of the Amazon region of the importance of caring for nature without becoming slaves... Read more
English priest presents Our Lady of Persecuted Christians icon to Iraqi bishop
On the anniversary of displacement, Father Benedict Kiely presented the Mosul, Iraq, archbishop with an icon for a shrine in... Read more
Court says California school district must allow Christian club access to facilities
A federal court said a California school district must grant a Christian club equal access to school facilities, arguing denying... Read more
14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview
In a new interview with NBC’s Chicago affiliate, 70-year-old John Prevost opened up about his brother, Pope Leo XIV. Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary when temptations, uncertainties arise in family life
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine... Read more
Appeals court halts sale of Native American religious site defended by Catholic groups
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit said in a brief ruling on Aug. 18 that the Oak... Read more
From Rome to home: Young people strive to be witnesses for Christ
One million young people returned to their countries after participating in the 2025 Jubilee of Youth. Now they have a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV names new bishop for Jefferson City, Missouri
Pope Leo XIV has named Father Ralph O’Donnell of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, as the new bishop of Jefferson... Read more
