Month: September 2026

(See the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Jesus continues his proclamation of the Kingdom in this week’s Gospel passage. The theme of God’s mercy, which we have …

Pope Leo is quietly positioning the Vatican as a moral convener in the AI debate and a potential bridge between the rival superpowers.

Pope Leo XIV appealed on Wednesday to “everyone’s sense of responsibility” to protect migrant and refugee minors, stressing that children and teenagers are the most vulnerable and often endure “unspeakable …

Accra – “The seizure in France of a large shipment of cocaine from Ghana must not be treated as an isolated incident, but as part of a wider problem,” the …

Colombo – “It is a wound that is slowly healing. The healing process is underway. With this verdict, we can say that we are moving in the direction of truth …

Addis Ababa – The rebel coalition announced a few days ago has gone on the offensive, and one of its main components, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front , has captured …

by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Peoria – In the stillness of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, the revival-gothic-style church that rises above Peoria’s streets, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle …

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes this week will be key to his message of respect for human life in all stages and conditions, which is the theme of his …