Pope Leo XIV appoints new members to Vatican’s Council for the Economy
The pope also reconfirmed eight existing members, including President Cardinal Reinhard Marx and vice coordinator Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof. […]
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7 things to know about St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11. […]
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France seeks donations as it prepares for Pope Leo’s visit
Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes’ future. […]
Report warns of U.S. shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom
A report warns that the U.S. has shifted away from a focus on international religious freedom. Alternatively, the State Department says Trump has made the U.S. “a global leader” on the issue. […]
Spanish bishop calls for a vigil for peace, justice, and stability in Ceuta after immigration crisis
In a letter addressed to the priests, religious, and faithful of Ceuta, Bishop Ramón Valdivia invited the faithful to pray on the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. […]
Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 20 deaths, partial collapse of neo-Gothic cathedral
The death toll remains unknown as authorities assess the damage, which affected several cities in the western part of the country. […]
Pope Leo XIV: Stop vicious cycle of violence in Sudan and Ukraine
The pontiff also appealed for peace in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia during his Aug. 9 Angelus address. […]
Nigerian bishop in Muslim-majority region says being ‘creative minority’ is key to diocese’s mission
At the SIGNIS World Congress, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the young Katsina Diocese in northwestern Nigeria will focus on “transforming society” rather than on the challenges Christians face there. […]
Denver healing could move a nun jailed by communists toward sainthood
The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová’s cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization. […]
Study shows society’s religious norms can affect children’s anxiety
The study, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country’s religious values may serve as “a protective factor” against anxiety issues in children and adolescents. […]