Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election. […]
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Vatican publishes 2024 letter prohibiting formal blessings for homosexual couples in Germany
As it was already circulating on the internet, the Vatican decided to go public with a 2024 letter to the German bishops reiterating that blessings for same-sex couples could not be formalized. […]
Christians comprise barely 2% of Holy Land: ‘Pray for a future,’ abbot urges
With a shrinking Christian population, the Holy Land could end up being a “Christian Disneyland” featuring the holy sites as tourist attractions but with no living Christian presence. […]
Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs
At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law. […]
DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity
AI “machines do not have soul,” Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. “Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul.” […]
Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs
The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago. […]
Who was Pope Leo XIV before he became pope?
A new book gathers writings and meditations from Leo’s years as Augustinian prior general, offering a look at the spirituality that shaped his pontificate. […]
Catholic community in shock after terrorists torch historic church in Mozambique
The bishop of the Pemba Diocese in northern Mozambique has expressed sadness and solidarity with victims of violence in a region where Islamist insurgency has persisted for nearly nine years. […]
Canadian priest offered euthanasia twice while recovering from hip fracture
A Vancouver priest says he was twice offered assisted death by hospital medical staff who knew he was a priest and opposed to euthanasia — a practice critics say is growing. […]
Pope Leo to meet Rubio following tensions with Trump
The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the pontiff will meet with the U.S. secretary of state on May 7. […]