Pope Leo XIV appoints Capuchin priest and former missionary to lead Florida diocese
The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007. […]
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From seminarian in Nicaragua to priest in Miami: ‘I carry my people and my homeland in my heart’
The Ortega regime’s repression of the Catholic Church could not silence God’s call to Cristhian Mendieta. Having fled Nicaragua as a seminarian, the young man was ordained to the priesthood in Miami. […]
U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall
The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land. […]
U.S. bishop joins Slovaks honoring blessed bishop tortured by communists
Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death. […]
Deaths of Christian sanitation workers in Pakistan highlight systemic discrimination
At least six Christian sanitation workers have died in recent weeks cleaning sewers in Pakistan. Rights groups say minorities are systematically channeled into hazardous work. […]
Pope Leo prays where St. John Paul II was shot on feast of Our Lady of Fátima
Leo XIV dedicated his message on May 13 to “the Virgin Mary, model of the Church.” […]
President of Costa Rica entrusts her term to Our Lady of the Angels
The bishop of Limón prayed for the new president at Mass, that she would have “wisdom in making decisions, prudence to listen, and clarity to act, always with the well-being of our people in mind.” […]
Nuncio warns not to forget the poor at Africa summit on digital technology inspired by ‘Dilexi Te’
The first summit of its kind at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya explored the theme of how digital innovation can serve humanity, especially the poor. […]
Priest invites Catholics around the world to pray the full rosary for 153 days
Beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, a Filipino-American priest is inviting Catholics around the world to pray the mysteries of the rosary for 153 days “for the salvation of souls.” […]
Brownback says China’s actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief
“We’re in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view,” Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute. […]