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Pope Leo XIV congratulates world’s oldest priest on his 110th birthday
Born in 1916 and ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant of Germany turned 110 on Feb. 26 and has been a priest for 76 years. […]
Month: March 2026
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Christians in South Lebanon refuse to leave their towns as war escalates
As evacuation orders sweep across southern Lebanon, residents are being told to leave their homes; but despite the dangers of a war they don’t want, many have chosen to stay. […]
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Catholic theologians urge Trump to follow just war doctrine as Iran conflict continues
The U.S. and Israel launched joint military strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran last weekend, prompting the regime to retaliate with drone and missile attacks on Israel, American bases and assets, Gulf state airports […]
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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” […]
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Pew report examines how people rate fellow citizens’ morals
U.S. adults were among those most likely to condemn extramarital affairs as immoral in a study of 25 countries. A Pew Research Center study found Americans are more likely than people in other countries to question the […]
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A pope’s magnificent bet on a young Bernini
An exhibition in Rome traces how Pope Urban VIII backed the 25-year-old artist behind St. Peter’s soaring bronze canopy — and the decade-long project that helped define Baroque Catholicism. […]
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European bishops: Women ‘should never feel compelled to abort’
The European bishops expressed the Church’s moral opposition to any mechanism that would fund abortions and emphasized what women “truly need is effective social, economic, and healthcare assistance.” […]
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Asian Catholics begin spiritual, logistical preparations for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
Church leaders in Bangladesh and India say visa hurdles and financial constraints are among the biggest challenges facing young pilgrims hoping to attend the August 2027 gathering. […]
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SCOTUS decision on “transitioning” policies is a victory for parental rights
The Supreme Court’s March 2, 2026, decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta is another significant win for parental rights. A divided Court, in its 6-3 unsigned per curiam, “for the court” order—part of its so-called shadow docket, […]
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Lou Holtz, legendary Notre Dame football coach and outspoken Catholic, dies at 89
The retired coach and sports analyst had entered hospice shortly before his death. […]