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A documentary video about this year's The Way Forward gathering, held at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, easily serves to spark conversation about proclaiming the Gospel in a digital age in various ecclesial settings. ... read more

“They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” is the theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, released by the Vatican today. ... read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of His Holiness, sent a telegram of condolence in Pope Leo’s name following a bus accident in Hungary that killed 12 Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje. “Pope Leo XIV learned with deep sorrow of the tragic traffic accident,” Cardinal Parolin wrote in his telegram to ... read more

Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann from the governance of the Diocese of Speyer, Germany. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV encouraged the faithful to cultivate a commitment to peace. ... read more

At the conclusion of his August 19 general audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled the victims of Stalinism and Nazism, paid tribute to Blessed Władysław Findysz (1907-1964), and spoke about the importance of forgiveness and overcoming evil with good. ... read more

The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). Bernard was born near Dijon and died in Clairvaux, France. He was of a noble family and received a careful education in his youth. With his father, brother and thirty noblemen he entered the Benedictine monastery of Citeaux. Two years later he led a ... read more

St. Peter’s Basilica dome at sunset ANALYSIS: The generational change the Holy See’s fiscal operations require appears to be on hold. ... read more

Rear view of St. Peter statue and obelisk in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Archbishop García-Siller has also prohibited all Catholics from attending any Mass, liturgy, or event sponsored by the former priest or the Mission of Divine Mercy, which the priest leads. ... read more

The Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico called on authorities to establish legal mechanisms ensuring a proper burial for miscarried, aborted, or unclaimed deceased babies and to create suitable places for their interment.In an editorial titled "Let no baby go without burial," published on Aug. 16 in the archdiocesan publication Desde la Fe (From a Faith Perspective), ... read more

The archdiocese said the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often “abandoned in public places, in hospitals, or even among the trash.” Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock The Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico called on authorities to establish legal mechanisms ensuring a ... read more

Abortions by mail are increasing. Leading U.S. Catholic bishops are calling for a dedicated time of prayer as chemical abortions by mail are on the rise. ... read more

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio has announced that John Mary Foster, a priest of the archdiocese, has been found guilty of schism and has been dismissed from the clerical state.According to a statement by the archbishop, Foster, who was incardinated into the Archdiocese of San Antonio in 2009, has publicly referred to Pope Francis ... read more

Archbishop García-Siller has also prohibited all Catholics from attending any Mass, liturgy, or event sponsored by the former priest or the Mission of Divine Mercy, which the priest leads. Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, of San Antonio. | Credit: Archdiocese of San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller ... read more

The U.S. is calling for the meeting to take place before Sept. 1, when the Ortega regime is set to codify policy reforms, including the suspension of future elections. The flag of Nicaragua on the world map. | Credit: hyotographics/Shutterstock The Permanent Council of the ... read more