Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, Venezuela, explained that God’s promise is not to eliminate suffering but that amid pain, he will not abandon us. […]
Like so many other buildings in the archdiocese, churches also suffered damage. Due to the danger from structural damage, Masses are being held outdoors. […]
Kamar Galíndez credits his survival to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Miraculous Medal he wore was torn from his neck as the building collapsed and inexplicably ended up in one of his zippered pockets. […]
A court in Nigeria convicted four men of the heinous crime, acquitting a fifth. The defense will appeal the verdict. Executions are rare in Nigeria and the Catholic Church opposes the death penalty. […]
Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized that faith is lived in community, not in isolation. […]
Spanish painter Raúl Berzosa, who has been commissioned for a number of philatelic works by the Vatican, said that while AI can be a useful tool for ideas or composition, it is a soulless creation. […]
The Pope told an assembly of ALS patients that with commitment, faith, and courage, the sick “bear witness that the goodness and value of life are greater than illness.” […]
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. […]
Caracas Auxiliary Bishop-elect José Gómez reminded Venezuelans that they “possess the capacity, through the grace of God and with the solidarity of their brothers and sisters, to overcome” suffering. […]
As Israeli settlers seized areas near the village’s quarry and cement factory, the village’s Latin parish priest appealed to Christians worldwide for compassion and solidarity. […]
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