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Jerusalem church leaders visit Taybeh: Christians’ presence in the Holy Land is at risk
The delegation to the West Bank was led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Greek Orthodox Patriarch... Read more
Contemplating a crucifix led to conversion of young Chinese atheist
A young Chinese mother shares the testimony of her conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Read more
Small business agency launches ‘Center for Faith,’ ends ban on relief for faith groups
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a “Center for Faith” and eliminating a regulation that banned faith-based groups from... Read more
Irish team begins search for children’s remains at former home for unwed mothers
A team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and forensic scientists have begun excavating an old septic tank this week at the former... Read more
CARA study: Mary’s role strongly shapes vocational paths in U.S. Church
Nine in 10 religious men and women say a Marian devotion “positively impacted” them while discerning a vocation. Read more
Australian bishops call on government to enforce country’s surrogacy ban
“A woman is not a machine for reproduction,” the bishops argue in the letter, “she is a person made in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV cheers on charity soccer match for children from war zones
Pope Leo XIV encouraged encounter and unity in a message to the players and spectators of a soccer game to... Read more
Catholic cliffhanger: Future saint was an avid mountain climber
The Catholic Church is preparing to canonize Pier Giorgio Frassati — a 24-year-old Italian from Turin, Italy, who was a... Read more
‘A living and discreet Church’: Despite persecution, Catholic faith endures in Saudi Arabia
Unlike neighboring countries that have shown signs of openness, when it comes to religious freedom Saudi Arabia remains one of... Read more
Benedictine Abbey in Belgium temporarily dissolved following abuse allegations
The Keizersberg Abbey community in Leuven, Belgium, has been suspended as canonical investigation reveals “transgressive behavior” among adults. Read more
12 keys to using the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Blessed Mother is believed to have given the brown scapular to St. Simon Stock on July 16, 1251. Read more
Pope Leo XIV pays visit to Poor Clares who pray for him every day
Pope Leo XIV made his first “getaway” from Castel Gandolfo to visit the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception of the... Read more
Amid great danger, ‘Jesus wants his Church to remain in Syria,’ archbishop says
The Syrian Catholic archbishop of Homs in Syria, Jacques Mourad, has issued an urgent appeal for the future of the... Read more
Archdiocese of Santa Fe marks 80th anniversary of first nuclear bomb detonation
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe will mark the 80th anniversary of the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, which took... Read more
UPDATE: Catholic influencer denies claims of ‘grooming’ underage girl: ‘Complete fabrication’
Alex Jurado, known for his social media ministry Voice of Reason, is denying allegations in a report that he sexually... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: God’s love is so great that Jesus does not keep even his mother for himself
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 15 in the chapel at the Carabinieri station in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, where... Read more
Vatican says Diocese of Green Bay can close down historic Wisconsin parish
The Vatican has ruled that the Diocese of Green Bay can close down a historic parish in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Read more
Tennessee priest will serve 7 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes
Father Juan Carlos Garcia-Mendoza was indicted last year on several counts of sexual battery and other crimes, some of which... Read more
Miami archbishop calls for administration, Congress to change course on immigration
Archbishop Thomas Wenski argued that the U.S. “faces labor shortages in many industries” and “removing immigrant workers will only exacerbate... Read more
Outgoing custos of the Holy Land proposes a path to peace
Friar Francesco Patton, the outgoing Franciscan custos of the Holy Land, reflects on his nine years in office and proposed... Read more
