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“I am convinced that the preferential choice for the poor is a source of extraordinary renewal both for the church and for society,” the pope wrote in Dilexi Te.

Cebu – “In this time of need and difficulty, I see how generously the entire diocesan community, as well as faithful from other dioceses, are providing material and spiritual assistance …

Vatican City – “The fact that some dismiss or ridicule charitable works, as if they were an obsession on the part of a few and not the burning heart of …

Bartolomé Esteban MurilloThe Return of the Prodigal Son (c. 1667-1670). These voices truly touched by tragedy show what the heart is capable of with the grace of God.

No theologian likes being asked about the mortal fate of beloved pets, as it’s sure to hurt feelings. With the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of …

Zvonimir AtleticMother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity kneel before the Blessed Sacrament at the Mother House in Kolkata, India, where daily prayer sustains their service to the poorest of the poor. …

by Antonio Porcellato* and Antonella Prenna Jerusalem – “I quickly realized that I could not report anything specific about the current situation and the conflict with Gaza, since we live …

Daniel Ibanez Pope Leo XIV blesses pilgrims during his weekly General Audience at St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 8, 2025. Christ’s whole life is an example of poverty, Pope Leo writes, and …

Members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will vote for the chairmen-elect of six committees during their November meeting. The chairmen-elect will serve for one year in that …