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Pope: Human dignity is not lost even after serious crimes are committed

Pope Leo XIV offers his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insists on the importance of [...]

Vietnamese bishops tell Pope Leo that their Church is a family

As part of their ad limina visit to the Vatican, the Vietnamese bishops meet with Pope Leo, and Bishop Dominic Nguyen Tuan Anh describes the audience as fraternal and heartfelt. [...]

Bishop Beka: The Pope has brought new momentum to Equatorial Guinea

The President of the Bishops' Conference of Equatorial Guinea reflects on Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey, highlighting the urgency of reconciliation, respect for diversity, and social commitment as drivers of change [...]

Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces settler encroachments

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has described recent Israeli settler encroachments and land damage on its property in Tayasir as "a clear violation of Church properties", affirming that "protecting Church [...]

A study day at the Vatican on marriage, faith and the munus docendi

The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announces a meeting on April 28 at the Vatican's Casina Pio IV focusing on the relationship between the sacrament of marriage, faith and [...]

The Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, this month announced the event schedule for the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, who was ordained a priest in Peoria… The post Illinois diocese [...]

In the wake of settler encroachments on lands owned by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the West Bank, the Patriarchate’s Endowment Department met April 23… The post Latin Patriarchate [...]

Two years after the incredible biography Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D was released, Zeale, in collaboration with CatholicVote, is… The post ‘Sister, Soldier, [...]

At the prompting of his Confirmation students, the pastor of a Catholic church in Arkansas led a 15-mile Eucharistic procession on Palm Sunday, witnessing the beauty… The post Arkansas priest [...]

Just ahead of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 26, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) spotlighted survey results from more than… The post ‘A life [...]

Philippines adopts victim-centered crackdown on scam hubs with UN-backed reforms

Philippines adopts victim-centered reforms against scam hubs, targeting trafficking networks as UN backs stronger, coordinated response to cybercrime [...]

First Laotian Redemptorist priests ordained, marking new chapter for Church in Laos

Laos’ Catholic community sees renewed momentum as local vocations rise, strengthening pastoral presence despite decades of restrictions [...]

Bank restores embezzled parish funds after outcry from Indonesian Catholics

Parishioners from a remote Indonesian community recover decades of pooled savings after sustained pressure and negotiations with bank officials [...]

Pope: As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war; too many innocents have died

Pope Leo XIV speaks about his mission to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, recalls child victims of the wars in Iran and Lebanon [...]

Vatican envoy to India departs after tenure focused on unity and the poor

Indian bishops commend Vatican envoy’s five-year mission promoting unity, diversity, and pastoral care for the poor across communities [...]

- Gigi Duncan
Catholic Relief Services urges lawmakers to prioritize global hunger as farm bill vote nears
The humanitarian agency stressed the need to protect international food assistance amid growing global hunger and domestic policy debates.
- Amira Abuzeid
British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son’s death
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.
- Daniel Payne
White House to bring back firing squads as Pope Leo XIV calls for U.S. death penalty to be abolished
The federal government says it is moving to “strengthen” the federal death penalty while the pope is calling for an end to capital punishment.
- Madalaine Elhabbal
Former Attorney General Bill Barr: U.S military action against Iran meets criteria for ‘just war’
"Itʼs very easy to stand back and say, turn the other cheek, or take an absolutist position ‘you shouldnʼt be violent,’” Barr said. “But that begs the question, that doesnʼt really solve the problem."
- Kate Quiñones
Coalition letter urges U.S. Senate to extend defunding of abortion industry
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
- Walter Sánchez Silva
Written protocols are not enough, says archbishop at first Caribbean abuse prevention meeting
The meeting, held in Santo Domingo April 19–22, was aimed at strengthening the Church’s prevention of abuse and care for victims in the Caribbean region.
- Daniel Payne
Connecticut diocese debuts ‘Maria,’ an AI fundraising personality ‘rooted in the Church’s mission’
The Diocese of Bridgeport rolled out the new tool to a select number of donors ahead of a larger release.

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