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Major Archbishop Shevchuk and other religious leaders emphasize that freedom must not be taken for granted as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence while in its 236th week of war, calling for national unity and sustained international support.
Spanish Church Assembly Holds First Proposal Votes as Pope Praises Nation's Faith
The Ecclesiastical Assembly in Castile enters its second day with the first voting on proposals. Church leaders emphasize listening to young people seeking spi…
MediumAncient tree in Ghana holds centuries of family history and African heritage
A 13th-century tree in Ghana's Apam town serves as a living link to oral history, marking where an ancestor's traveling group decided to settle after generatio…
MediumPope Leo meets abuse survivors in France, calls for church healing
Pope Leo XIV met with child sexual abuse survivors in Lourdes, calling for the Catholic Church to heal from 'deep wounds' and 'painful errors' amid ongoing rec…
HighPope tells bishops: Church's strength lies in smallness, not statistics
Pope Francis tells Italian bishops that the Church's true strength lies in spiritual depth rather than numerical growth or economic power, criticizing digital-…
HighTrump Attacks Pope Leo XIV, Posts Image Depicting Himself as Christ-Like Healer
President Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV for opposing U.S. military actions, then posted an image depicting himself as a Christlike healer. The U.S. Co…
HighCardinal Grech: Local Churches, Not Rome, Drive Synodal Renewal
Cardinal Grech urges Asian bishops to lead synodal implementation from dioceses rather than Rome, emphasizing local Churches as the primary agents of Catholic…
HighEight Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli settler incursion at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries jointly condemned thousands of Israeli settlers storming Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, calling it illegal…
HighSECAM Hails African Leaders' Vatican Appointments to Evangelization Dicastery
SECAM congratulates five African prelates and a priest appointed to the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization, recognizing Africa's growing influence in the u…
HighKing Charles, Queen Camilla pray with Pope in historic Vatican visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a historic Vatican visit on October 23, 2025, praying with Pope Leo XIV in the first such joint ceremony between a Brit…
HighPope Francis to Visit San Marino Amid Global Calls for Peace
Pope Francis is traveling to San Marino, with local preparations underway for his visit. The trip coincides with the 47th edition of a major religious meeting…
MediumAndy Burnham: A Catholic Political Model for America's Future
Andy Burnham represents a revival of Catholic political engagement reminiscent of mid-20th century U.S. politicians, potentially signaling a new direction for…
MediumPope entrusts wounded children to Mary during Lake Albano procession
Pope Francis participated in a procession at Lake Albano during which he entrusted wounded children to Mary, calling on the faithful to resist hatred and evil.
MediumSky News Australia removes guest after inflammatory remarks about Islam
Sky News Australia cut off guest Ryan Williams during a live broadcast after he made inflammatory anti-Muslim statements and wore bacon as a provocative gestur…
HighArchbishop Fulton Sheen Beatified as 50,000 Catholics Gather in St. Louis
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was beatified in a major Catholic ceremony attended by 50,000 faithful, marking a significant step toward his potential canonization as…
HighPope Francis visits pollution-stricken Acerra, denounces 'deadly concentration of dark interests'
Pope Francis visits Acerra, Italy to address environmental contamination deaths, denouncing economic interests prioritizing profit over public health and calli…
HighSemeraro: Los mártires, testigos del Evangelio que genera vidas valientes
El Vaticano reivindica el legado de los mártires contemporáneos, destacando que generan vidas valientes y son testigos auténticos de la fe. La Iglesia ha docum…
MediumPope Francis warns of digital health risks to patient data privacy
Pope Francis (León XIV) issues warning about technological healthcare systems and the protection of patient data, raising concerns about digital health infrast…
MediumArapaho Tribe Seeks to Remove Church After Pastor Denounces Tribal Ceremonies
An Arapaho tribe is seeking to remove a Christian pastor's church after she publicly criticized tribal ceremonies as 'idol worship,' sparking conflict over rel…
HighPope Leo XIV emphasizes ritual, symbol, and sign in sacred liturgy
Pope Leo XIV delivers catechesis on liturgical rites, signs, and symbols, urging the faithful to rediscover their spiritual significance and preserve the beaut…
HighCardinal Otunga's Appeal Sparked Irish Priest's 35-Year Kenya Mission
Fr. Thomas McGrath's 35-year missionary service in Kenya was inspired by Cardinal Maurice Otunga's appeal at his seminary. McGrath later heard Otunga's first c…
HighVillanova otorga a Czerny la Medalla de Sostenibilidad del Papa León XIV
La Universidad de Villanova ha otorgado al cardenal jesuita Michael Czerny la nueva Medalla de Sostenibilidad del Papa León XIV, reconociendo su trabajo en cue…
MediumRubio meets Pope Leo XIV as Trump escalates papal criticism
Secretary of State Rubio held a friendly meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican while Trump continues public attacks on the pontiff, signaling diplomatic ten…
MediumPope Leo XIV's debut book promises vision of peace, unity for February 2026
Pope Leo XIV will publish his first full-length book in February 2026, featuring sermons and addresses emphasizing peace, unity, and reconciliation since his e…
HighPope Leo XIV Presents Music as Spiritual Path in Global 'Concert for Peace'
Pope Leo XIV presents 'Canticle of Peace' concert at Castel Gandolfo, positioning music as a spiritual path to God. The event will be broadcast globally with N…
HighEmma Bonino, Italian Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 78
Emma Bonino, an influential Italian politician and civil rights campaigner who spent nearly five decades reshaping Italian politics and reducing the Catholic C…
HighVatican threatens excommunication of traditionalist group defying Pope
The Vatican has issued an ultimatum to the traditionalist Lefebvrist group, warning that ordaining new bishops constitutes a schismatic act that will result in…
HighPope Leo XIV addresses La Sapienza on peace, AI warfare, and youth anxiety
Pope Leo XIV visited Rome's La Sapienza University, fulfilling Benedict XVI's vision while warning against AI-directed warfare, military spending, and youth an…
HighPope Francis to bless three temple foundations at Santiago Bernabéu in historic Getafe visit
Pope Francis visits Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid to bless foundation stones for three new temples in the Getafe diocese, marking a significant moment fo…
MediumCatholic Connect Inc. Retracts Earlier Statement on Instagram Account Ban
Catholic Connect Inc. issued a retraction notice for an earlier press release alleging Instagram banned its account for sharing a church sex abuse victim's sto…
MediumPope responds to Trump criticism: 'Criticize me with truth'
Pope Leo XIV responds to Donald Trump's attacks, calling for truthful criticism while maintaining his commitment to peace. The Vatican prepares to receive Secr…
MediumSagrada Família's Jesus Tower to be inaugurated by Pope in June
Barcelona's Sagrada Família will inaugurate its completed Jesus Christ Tower in June with Pope Leo XIV, coinciding with the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí…
HighItaly marks 80 years of Republic with flyovers, free museums, and civic celebrations
Italy marks its 80th Republic Day with historical parades, free museum access, and the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic display. Church leaders emphasize democratic…
HighPope demands respect for human dignity in historic Spanish parliament speech
Pope Leo XIV addressed Spanish parliament in Barcelona, delivering a historic speech emphasizing respect for human dignity and migrants' rights, receiving a 7-…
HighLobbyist admits 'kickback' payments to Liberal faction from Catholic schools contract
An ICAC inquiry heard that members of a conservative Liberal party faction received kickback payments from Catholic Schools NSW through consultancy contracts,…
HighPope Leo XIV Appoints Dar es Salaam Chancellor as Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Vincent Lawrence Mpwaji, Chancellor of Dar es Salaam Catholic Archdiocese, as Auxiliary Bishop to assist in pastoral care of…
HighEurope's tallest Virgin Mary statue inaugurated in Polish village with Wałęsa present
A 55.6-metre Virgin Mary statue, Europe's tallest religious monument, was consecrated in rural Poland with anti-communist leader Lech Wałęsa attending, reflect…
HighWestern ignorance about Muslim women obscures their historical achievements and leadership
Opinion piece challenges Western misconceptions about Islam and Muslim women, highlighting historical female figures like Aisha and Khadija while criticizing B…
MediumPope leads Rosary for Peace from Vatican; 'True peace comes only from God'
Pope Francis participates in rosary prayer at Medjugorje pilgrimage site, emphasizing that true peace comes only from God and calling for divine illumination o…
MediumFrom Convent to Marriage: Two Former Nuns Find Love and New Purpose
Two former Catholic nuns who initially disliked each other discovered love while leaving religious life to address mental health struggles, now advocate for LG…
HighPope Leo XIV Calls for Global Prayer for Peace on May 30
Pope Leo XIV invites the global faithful to join a worldwide rosary prayer for peace on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from the Vatican.
HighMuslim first responder's brother defends mayor's 9/11 memorial attendance
New York's first Muslim Mayor faces calls to skip the 25th 9/11 anniversary memorial, drawing criticism from figures like Rudy Giuliani. A Muslim first respond…
HighPope Leo XIV to visit France September 25-28, including UNESCO stop
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters, amid discussions on European peace-building initiatives.
MediumExclusive Brethren denies pet euthanasia order, confirms directive to remove animals
The Exclusive Brethren sect denied instructing members to kill pets but confirmed urging them to remove animals from homes following a dog attack incident invo…
HighPope calls Vatican diplomats to serve peace, truth, and justice
Pope Francis addresses Vatican diplomats, urging them to serve as bridges for peace, truth, and justice in global affairs. He emphasizes their role as channels…
HighImmigration judge rules US can deport Wisconsin mosque leader
An immigration judge has ruled that the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque can be deported from the United States, marking a significant decision affectin…
Medium'La luz': Spanish film examines clergy abuse through perpetrator's perspective
Spanish film 'La luz' controversially portrays child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church from the perspective of an abusive priest, sparking debate about r…
MediumArchbishop withdraws award from cleric after Bin Laden praise emerges
The Archbishop of Canterbury withdrew an interfaith award given to Pakistani cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after his 2007 comments praising Osama…
HighPope appoints ultraconservative US TV executive as Vatican communications chief
Pope Francis has appointed María Montserrat Alvarado, president of an ultraconservative US television network critical of his papacy, as head of Vatican commun…
HighKenya's Catholic Bishops Demand Protection for Migrant and Refugee Children
Kenya's Catholic bishops issued a statement calling for comprehensive protection of refugee and migrant children, urging authorities to move beyond migration m…
HighA Year Later: Inside the Bedroom of a Child Lost in Minneapolis Church Shooting
A year after a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured dozens, CBS News revisits the personal impact through th…
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