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EWTN News documentary highlights Lebanon’s Christian roots and enduring faith
EWTN News shines a light on Lebanon and its rich diversity in a new film. […]
Month: April 2026
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Catholic Church sees increase in conversions as more people desire a ‘relationship to the truth’
“We have an increase in noise in the world, and people are looking for a solid foundation, a place to go where they can have a right relationship to truth, and to seek the truth,” JonMarc Grodi said. […]
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Algerian cardinal says pope’s upcoming visit not about interreligious dialogue but humanity
The archbishop of Algiers discussed the upcoming papal trip in the context of anti-Christian persecution. […]
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Pope Leo XIV welcomes ceasefire in Iran as ‘sign of living hope’
“Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end,” the pope said at the end of his weekly general audience. […]
The Dispatch
What the Wall Street Journal didn’t print
On March 21, the Wall Street Journal published a lengthy profile of the Pope as its “Saturday Essay.” The subtitle—“Pope Leo XIV pushes back against President Trump. Can the pontiff from Chicago make a difference in an […]
The Dispatch
Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Orwell, Lewis, and Us: What Contemporaries Share Without Seeing (Miller’s Book Review): “In a 1944 issue of Tribune, George Orwell took a jab at C.S. Lewis. His target was Beyond Personality, the collected radio talks that would later become […]
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Eucharist stolen, faithful robbed during adoration in Mexico on Holy Saturday
In the wake of the incident, the local bishop, who will perform a rite of reparation, called for the return of the holy Eucharist and intense prayers for the conversion of the perpetrators. […]
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Churches packed in Nicaragua for Holy Week amid restrictions and police presence
While the dictatorship in Nicaragua continues suppressing the Church through police surveillance and the prohibition of public processions, attendance at Holy Week services was strong. […]
The Dispatch
Napa Institute’s 16th annual summer conference to focus on “A More Perfect Union”
The 16th Annual Napa Institute Summer Conference will be held at The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, California, July 22-26, 2026. The event features presentations by a variety of prominent Catholic clergy and […]
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A mission of the heart: Artemis II crew honors faith, family, and a life lost
Artemis II has captured global attention not only for its technical ambition but also for its human moments. Among them, a moving Easter message and honoring the late wife of a crew member. […]