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Addis Ababa – "Such violence against defenseless people cannot be justified by any religious teachings, culture, or political reasons," say the Ethiopian Catholic Bishops' Conference , condemning acts of violence and atrocities committed against civilians in various parts of the country, particularly the recent killings in the Arsi Zone of Oromia. The CBCE is "deeply ... read more

The bishop of San Ignacio de Velasco in Bolivia, Robert Flock, reviewed the different types of intelligence and encouraged the development of “spiritual intelligence,” which allows one to move from a mere understanding of things to true wisdom.Recalling his youth, the prelate noted that intelligence was measured according to mathematical and verbal abilities. Later, at ... read more

Thank you, David Ross, for inviting me to speak about a man whom everyone here loves and admires. It’s an honor to be on this stage with such illustrious speakers. Princess Maria-Anna, Ambassador Habsburg, Father Abbot, Father Matlak, other distinguished speakers, and guests, I must admit to some feeling of trepidation and intimidation in the ... read more

The intent of this article is to introduce readers to films that, due to their themes and focus, can deepen the Lenten spiritual experience through the profundity of their theological insights. So, let us begin. Whistle Down the Wind, directed by British film director Bryan Forbes, is described by Wikipedia as a “crime drama.” Nothing ... read more

LGBTQ+ Catholic existence and inclusion is not a choice or an institutional stance — it is an inevitability, Emma Cieslik writes. ... read more

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This, then, is our desert; to live facing despair, but not to consent. To trample it down under hope in the cross. —Thomas Merton ... read more

Today we have a venerable Lenten Mass. This Mass is best understood by remembering that the ancient catechumens (or prospective converts) used to come for instructions to the first part of Lenten Masses. The catechumens heard the readings and homily, and then left the church. The offertory procession and remainder of the Mass were for ... read more

Several members of the Catholic hierarchy are expressing grave concerns about the American and Israeli military conflict with Iran, and at least one cardinal said the U.S. decision to launch the initial attacks fails to meet the criteria of a “just war” based on Catholic criteria.President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered ... read more

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, sparing the 75-year-old inmate from a scheduled execution on March 12. ... read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Holy See is promoting dialogue on Cuba and has taken “the necessary steps” with the aim of encouraging a negotiated solution to the problems facing the island.“For Cuba as well, we have done what we had to do, we met with the foreign minister and we ... read more

The unsparing analysis, rare for a Vatican document, came from a study group created as part of the Synod of Bishops on synodality tasked with examining women's participation in the life and leadership of the church. ... read more

As war spreads across the Middle East following the conflict that erupted Feb. 28 between the United States, Israel and Iran, a senior Iranian cleric has turned to Pope Leo XIV. ... read more

In recent days, Christian villages in southern Lebanon have drawn widespread attention across media and social networks, praised for their resilience and peaceful resistance as many residents chose to remain in their homes despite the dangers of ongoing hostilities. But on Monday, that resilience took a tragic turn. What had become a symbol of persistence ... read more

Civil and Catholic Church authorities reported the discovery of the body of Father Juan Manuel Zavala Madrigal, a 53-year-old Mexican priest who had been reported missing since the night of Sunday, March 8, in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.In a statement, the Archdiocese of Tuxtla Gutiérrez stated that the priest’s body was found ... read more