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The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments linked “extremism” with the discussion of chapel veils and kneeling to receive Holy Communion. In its summary of a recent visit of Panama’s bishops, the dicastery stated: The dialogue also brought to light the danger of extremism in the liturgical sphere and of ... read more

Before the first four games of the WNBA Finals, players and coaches of the two teams, the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream, in defiance of the anthem rule still on the books, left the court just before the playing of the national anthem. According to the Valkyries’ coach, it’s just part of the ... read more

As the Vatican Museums opened an exhibition entitled “A Century of the Popemobile,” Pope Leo XIV thanked Mercedes-Benz executives for the company’s longstanding partnership with the Holy See. ... read more

The Vicariate of Rome announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit five Roman parishes in late November and December. On November 27—two days before the First Sunday of Advent, and the anniversary of the second apparition of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to St. Catherine Labouré—Pope Leo will visit Sant’Andrea delle Fratte, a ... read more

At the conclusion of his October 28 general audience, Pope Leo XIV met with a Jordanian priest (Father Ibrahim Nino) and 35 of his parishioners, five days after a terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox Church there. Father Nino said he “assured the Holy Father that Jordan will remain a great example of hope ... read more

In a prominent front-page article in its October 28 edition, the Vatican newspaper warned that the planet is “drawing ever closer to a critical tipping point.” Citing a new report from the World Meteorological Association, staff journalist Francesco Citterich wrote that the “accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continues to accelerate ... read more

When high school students take a U.S. history test, they would never use a 250-page PDF. They use tools that make studying effective. Why should people taking a life-changing citizenship test use anything less? ... read more

At event tied to Season of Creation, Catholic sisters and Franciscan friars in El Salvador support a rural community fighting water contamination and a landfill near CECOT, which can hold up to 40,000 inmates.  ... read more

As the midterms approach, young organizers at six Catholic universities around the U.S. described a tension, ranging from deep anxiety about the country's direction to a growing desire to participate. ... read more

A leading Vatican diplomat called for the responsible stewardship of outer space. Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis, apostolic nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, told participants in a UN General Assembly committee meeting on October 28 that “a responsible stewardship of outer space, with the objective of ensuring that ... read more

At the conclusion of his October 28 general audience, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the upcoming commemorations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Blessed Elżbieta Róża Czacka (1876-1961), a century and a half after the religious sister’s birth. ... read more

In a statement for Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities expressed “sincere gratitude for all those who work to provide necessary resources to women, babies, and families during pregnancy and beyond.” “Pregnancy help organizations, maternity homes, medical and resource help centers, and adoption agencies provide heroic ... read more

Continuing his series of Wednesday general audiences on the Second Vatican Council and its documents, Pope Leo XIV devoted his October 28 audience (video) to the relationship between faith and culture. ... read more

We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life. We know that he gives us every grace, every abundant grace; and though we are so weak of ourselves, this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty. — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ... read more