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Pope Leo says parishes should reflect a Church that ‘cares for her children’

The pontiff encouraged a Rome parish facing poverty and social challenges to show its closeness to those wounded and searching for hope.

Pope Leo XIV warns of wider Middle East conflict

At his Sunday Angelus, the pope voiced alarm over violence and fear spreading from Iran across the region.

Ireland group calls for inquiry into deaths of 108 babies born alive after abortion

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Bangladesh’s ‘Mother of Migrants’ brings hope to the vulnerable

Sister Zita Rema of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate has spent decades of tireless service to the poor, the displaced, and the forgotten.

Large family with 13-year-old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart

When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole family would meet Pope Leo XIV, an encounter that was a special blessing for them all.

International student to enter Catholic Church this Easter thanks to Facebook Marketplace

In need of friends, Tzu Ping Liu took to Facebook Marketplace and found not just a great friend but Jesus Christ as well.

El Paso Diocese declares bankruptcy amid abuse filings, 'very limited' financial resources

Bishop Mark Seitz said nearly 20 lawsuits against the diocese led him to file for Chapter 11 reorganization.

Maryland high school seniors arrive home safely after being stuck in Middle East during hostilities

A group of high school seniors and their teacher chaperones spoke with EWTN News about being stuck in the Middle East during the beginning of hostilities there last week.

University of Dallas panel explores American exceptionalism through a Catholic lens

The speakers encouraged the college students to get married, have children, stay off the internet (unless it enables them to telework and stay near their extended families), and be political.

Luxembourg includes ‘freedom to abort’ in its constitution, following France's lead

Although abortion has been legal in the country since 1978, by a large majority vote in the legislature the small European nation has inserted the "freedom to abort" in the constitution.