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Ruteng – “An earthquake can bring so many things to collapse in a matter of seconds. Homes, places of worship, schools—even our sense of security can suddenly become fragile. Yet, amid the devastation caused by the earthquake that struck Flores on August 15, I witnessed the emergence of a remarkable spirit of solidarity: people began ... read more

The pontiff appointed Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life on Aug. 25. Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly during an audience with Knights of Columbus leadership at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2025. | ... read more

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. The Vatican announced Kelly’s appointment on Aug. 25.The dicastery was created by Pope Francis in 2016 to promote, as stated in its statutes, “the apostolate of the lay faithful, the ... read more

Stephane de Sakutin Les Democrates’ member of Parliament (MP) and rapporteur Philippe Vigier addresses MPs during the exam session of the vote on the assisted dying bill at the National Assembly, France’s lower house of Parliament, in Paris on July 15, 2026. The bill passed, allowing for assisted suicide. France’s highest constitutional authority ... read more

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa assured Christians in the Holy Land they “will not be abandoned,” said Michael LaCivita, communications director at Catholic Near East Welfare Association. Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa walks during a July 14, 2025, visit by the head clergymen of several Christian denominations to the ... read more

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Christian communities in the West Bank, where he celebrated Mass on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and assured local Christians that the Church will not abandon them.His visit to Taybeh and Jenin followed an Israeli order issued in July declaring “the area of Taybeh and Rimon” ... read more

Scott Olson A tree toppled during a recent storm rests in front of a home on Aug. 20, 2026, in Gary, Indiana. Many residents in Gary have been without power for days after the storm passed through the city downing trees and power lines. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and ... read more

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris. Les Democrates’ member of Parliament (MP) and rapporteur Philippe Vigier addresses MPs during the exam session of the vote on the assisted dying bill at the National ... read more

The official promulgation of France’s end-of-life law in the Journal Officiel on Aug. 19 came with a significant victory for religious and conscience freedom. Catholic hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes will not be forced to allow euthanasia or assisted suicide on their premises, and pharmacists cannot be compelled to prepare or dispense the lethal substance. ... read more

The Chicago Bears announced Aug. 22 a donation of $200,000 to Catholic Charities’ work to support those impacted by severe storms and flooding across the southern suburbs of Chicago and northwest Indiana.Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, will each receive $100,000 to aid in their ... read more

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief. A tree toppled during a recent storm rests in front of a home on Aug. 20, 2026, in Gary, Indiana. Many ... read more

An extremist sits upon the throne of Massachusetts. In her capacity as queen, she has ordered a hit. The victim: a civilization. On August 10, Maura Healey signed into law H.5595, removing the previous 24-week gestational limit, which included four exceptions, and replacing them with a singularly monstrous standard that an abortion may be performed ... read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of His Holiness, sent a message in Pope Leo’s name to Bishop Derio Olivero of Pinerolo, Italy, as the Synod of the Waldensian Evangelical Church met in the area. “Faced with the digital revolution, which seems to suggest the overcoming of the human, the Pope ... read more

When I came across Mark Bauerlein’s recent Crisis article, which argues against the holiness of the poor—or, at least, their inherent holiness—my first thought was not that it was correct in some respects and completely off base in others, though I believe that to be true. Instead, I rolled up my sleeves, rubbed my hands ... read more

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit assigned two of his three auxiliary bishops to parish ministry yesterday, in addition to their other responsibilities. Auxiliary Bishop Robert Fisher will administer a Vietnamese parish. Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, the former bishop of Steubenville, was appointed moderator of two families of parishes, as well as a member of ... read more