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For nearly 60 years now, multiple generations of Catholics have lived entirely within the experience of the post-Vatican II liturgy—the Novus Ordo Missae, promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1969. One of the pastoral goals of the reform was intelligibility and fluency of the Mass texts. Full disclosure: I love both forms of the Mass, ... read more

En Emalahleni, Sudáfrica, la pobreza, la minería ilegal y la violencia empujan a niñas a matrimonios forzados, y a redes de explotación sexual. En ese entorno peligroso, donde no llega el Estado, las hermanas católicas trabajan discretamente para rescatarlas y acompañarlas, asegurándose de que los abusos no marquen el resto de sus vidas. "Encontramos a ... read more

Despite the fact that the King of England is the Supreme Head of the Church of England—if you can say that title without laughing, since King Charles III has, long before his accession to the throne, shown absolutely no interest in running a once-worldwide religion—it is good to keep in mind that for almost a ... read more

A monumental mosaic designed by French artist Sister Samuelle aims to help survivors "piece the fragments back together and give them a new face: the face of a new life, or at least a life that can still be lived." ... read more

"The appointment of Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as apostolic nuncio to the United States brings to a close the tenure of one of the most significant papal nuncios in the history of the Vatican's relationship with the U.S., that of Cardinal Christophe Pierre," Michael Sean Winters writes.  ... read more

As we journey through Lent, the cross invites us to sit with both anguish and surrender, to encounter grief in its fullness and depth. ... read more

On today's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," John Dear hosts the Rev. Amy Brooks Paradise of Greenfaith, which works to protect creation and resist environmental destruction around the world. ... read more

By its very nature, lying is to be condemned. It is a profanation of speech, whereas the purpose of speech is to communicate known truths to others. — Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2485 ... read more

The Liturgy today is concerned with Baptism. Water by itself cannot cleanse leprosy; but God can use it to do so. If God can cleanse the leprosy of the body with water there is no reason why he cannot use it to wash leprosy of soul. The second point which the Liturgy intends to bring ... read more

Pope Leo XIV continued his pastoral visits to parishes on the outskirts of Rome Sunday, traveling to the Santa Maria della Presentazione parish in the Torrevecchia neighborhood, where he encouraged Catholics to ensure parish activities reflect a Church that “cares for her children.”The pope arrived at the parish at 4 p.m., when he was welcomed ... read more

In a statement issued March 7, Cupich took particular aim at a social media video posted by the White House Friday featuring footage from the ongoing war in Iran spliced with scenes from action movies and captioned "Justice the American way."  ... read more

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for peace as violence and fear continue to spread in Iran and across the Middle East, praying in particular for Lebanon and warning that the conflict could widen.Speaking after the Angelus on March 8, the pope said “deeply disturbing news continues to arrive from Iran and the entire Middle ... read more

Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability. ... read more

Ireland group calls for inquiry into deaths of 108 babies born alive after abortionAn advocacy group in Ireland is calling for an inquiry into the deaths of 108 babies who were born alive after attempted abortions in IrelandIn a story published March 1 and authored by Ireland’s Life Institute and others, the institute cited figures ... read more

Thirteen-year-old Fernando Bejarano Calvo — the second of seven children — felt the desire to become a priest in preschool. “He started talking about the seminary when he was 6,” recalled his mother, Nerea Calvo.At first, she thought it was just a passing childhood whim. “We thought he was saying it somewhat unconsciously,” she explained ... read more