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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo reacts to capture of Maduro
After U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Saturday, Pope Leo expressed deep concern over the situation.... Read more
A homecoming of mercy: The charity that returns Ireland’s dead
How the Kevin Bell Trust takes care of everything for families when tragedy strikes abroad. Read more
Trump announces capture of Maduro following U.S. strikes on Venezuela
Residents reported shaking windows and columns of smoke rising from strategic locations, including military bases. Read more
How a Catholic university is combating the health care crisis in Maryland
In response to Maryland’s growing health care crisis, Mount St. Mary’s University is launching a physician assistant program on Jan.... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz says hell exists as human choice given by God in his goodness
God preserves human freedom to choose, Father Mike Schmitz says. Read more
SEEK 2026 in Texas opens with rock concert by a priest, Mass
A rock concert by a priest, a video message from Pope Leo XIV, and prayers for the soul of the... Read more
From ‘idolatry’ to the Eucharist, John Bergsma recounts his path to the Church
After months of resistance, John Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in February 2001. Read more
Tabernacle forced open, Blessed Sacrament stolen from monastery in Spain
The tabernacle in a Spanish monastery has been forced open and the Blessed Sacrament stolen. Read more
Dublin archbishop challenges politicians to show leadership in promoting peace
At a Mass for the World Day of Peace, Dublin Archbishop Dermot Farrell called upon Ireland’s politicians to show leadership... Read more
Historic Dutch former Catholic church destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day
A fire reduced the famed 150-year-old building mostly to ash in a matter of hours. Read more
Pope Leo XIV surprises SEEK26 attendees with message: ‘What do you seek?’
“Jesus directs the same question to each one of you,” the pope said. Read more
Why Australia’s bishops’ president is calling for antisemitism inquiry after Bondi attack
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe says the government’s security review is insufficient to address the deeper roots of hatred targeting Australia’s Jewish... Read more
5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim passes away
The 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker and comedian Paul Kim has passed away after more than a week on life... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Catholics to pray for peace, “first, among nations bloodied by conflict and suffering,” and... Read more
Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear
Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be built through... Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026
The Catholic Church offers special graces at both the close of a year and the beginning of a new year. Read more
Christians in the Middle East in 2025: Signs of hope and the struggle to remain
2025 was a complex and multifaceted year in the Middle East for Christians, a mixture of supportive initiatives and messages... Read more
Appeals court allows White House cuts to Planned Parenthood in multiple states
A federal appeals court will allow federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthoods that provide abortion, permitting a key Trump policy... Read more
Indianapolis church files federal lawsuit to knock down parish after historic designation
Overseers of an unused parish in Indianapolis have filed a federal lawsuit demanding the government allow the building to be... Read more
Bosnian Muslims murdered his family, but later as a priest he forgave them
Twenty years after his father and other relatives were murdered by Muslim militiamen in Bosnia, Father Pero Miličević was finally... Read more
