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“The world is undergoing a profound spiritual and cultural crisis, which manifests in multiple forms of violence, polarization and mutual distrust,” Leo said in Spain.

The solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus falls on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave, which in 2026 is on June 12. What exactly is the meaning behind …

“Magnifica Humanitas is ultimately asking for one very simple, yet very difficult result: conversion. And Leo is not directing his message only to tech giants, think tanks or legislatures. He …

Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about Pride Month, the church’s conformity to its own teaching and a controversial art show. 

The NBA Finals have featured Catholic sisters, arena blessings, interreligious chants and a signed Pope Leo XIV jersey — and it’s only been four games.

To my God, a heart of flame; to my fellow men, a heart of love; to myself, a heart of steel. —St. Augustine

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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced this week that work will proceed on the restoration and enhancement of Our Lady of the Assumption Metropolitan Cathedral in Asunción, the capital city. The …

At a March 24 press conference (video), the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life announced the publication of a document on organ transplants from animals.