Pope urges liturgical unity, inclusion of Traditional Latin Mass faithful
In message to French bishops, Pope Leo XIV called for “concrete solutions” to heal divisions over the Mass. […]
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Belgian radio station apologizes after smashing statues of Jesus, Blessed Mother
The video featuring the destruction of sacred images was “intended as a humorous piece,” the station said. […]
Vatican calls for ethical framework on use of animal organs in humans
The Pontifical Academy for Life said the growing field of xenotransplantation requires international standards and ethical oversight. […]
Australian bishop named to top Vatican legal post
Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay as head of the Legislative Texts office. […]
Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men
The pope also invited Catholics to pray for priestly vocations. […]
Mexican bishop: Listen to abuse victims with empathy and without prejudice
Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero emphasized the need to truly listen to abuse victims and not let other interests, like careerism or clericalism, stand in the way of victims’ proper care. […]
Security fears prompt changes to Holy Week and Easter celebrations in Iraq
Iraq’s Christians are signifcantly scaling back Palm Sunday and Easter observances amid ongoing security concerns due to the Iran war. […]
Pope Leo hails 250th anniversary of 3 Slovak dioceses carved from the Habsburgs
Three dioceses in what is now Slovakia mark 250 years, a story that winds through Habsburg politics, a suspected forgery, and communist-era intrigue. […]
Study finds nearly 70% of Catholics who have not gone to confession in the past year want to go
The Catholic Pulse Report finds that God’s mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year. […]
8 things to know and share about the Annunciation
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it. […]