News Briefs
At a time of conflict, Pope Leo sends a bridge-builder to the United States
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the new papal envoy to Washington, has been shaped by a diplomatic career in geopolitical hot spots. […]
Month: March 2026
The Dispatch
On Saint Patrick’s challenge to Catholics today
Editor’s note: The following homily was preached on the Solemnity of St. Patrick, March 17, 2026, at the Church of the Holy Innocents, New York City. What is today, in the Universal Church, an optional […]
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‘They want to evict us’: Why Indigenous Catholics fight forest project in Bangladesh
Catholic Indigenous leaders in Bangladesh say they will escalate protests if the government does not halt a forest development project they call a pretext for eviction. […]
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‘Catholic Connections’ aims to unite Catholics working on Capitol Hill
Catholics on Capitol Hill are beginning to build a tight-knit community amid their busy schedules. […]
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St. Patrick’s Day during Lent ‘should inspire us to be joyful, not dire’
Bishop Stephen Parkes of Savannah, Georgia, reminds us of the many reasons to celebrate the great saint’s life. […]
Essay
The Lenten fast of St. Patrick atop Ireland’s holy mountain
As Catholics, we celebrate the saints for their heroic witness to our Christian Faith. Each saint has a day on the Church calendar, which typically falls on the date of death, known as their dies […]
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Iranian missile fragments fall near Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Government of Israel condemned the Iranian regime for “firing missiles at the holy sites of Jerusalem, endangering Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.” […]
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German bishop recalls Habermas-Ratzinger dialogue after philosopher’s death
The chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference praised the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas’ landmark 2004 dialogue with the future Pope Benedict XVI on faith and reason. […]
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Bishop Conley, Gov. Pillen ask for prayers for Nebraskans facing wildfires
As Nebraska faces its largest-ever wildfire, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln and Gov. Jim Pillen are calling for prayers. […]
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Barron, Cordileone warn pro-life Catholics face pressure in health care
The Religious Liberty Commission’s hearing on health care and social services highlighted legal issues faced by Catholic health care professionals. […]