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Free book reflects on Pope Francis’ teachings on religious life

The book compiles essays by 21 authors on the pastoral, political, spiritual, and ecological imprint that Pope Francis left on the Church and on society.

Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians

Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31.

UK assisted‑suicide push is ‘losing momentum,’ euthanasia prevention advocate says

There is a “big pushback happening” against assisted suicide, said Alex Schadenberg, executive director for the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.

From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church.

Living ‘martyr’ of communism, Cardinal Simoni, presents relic of Albanian martyrs to Leo XIV

The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the pope during a private audience. He was ordained 70 years ago on April 7, 1956.

Hawaii declares April 27 ‘Brother Joseph Dutton Day’

Servant of God Joseph Dutton was a companion of St. Damien of Molokai and a layman who lived among and served those suffering with leprosy.

Cardinal Pizzaballa: ‘Jerusalem belongs to no one; it is a gift to all of humanity’

In a wide-ranging pastoral letter, the cardinal addressed the highly divisive conflict and its spiritual undercurrents, proposing a response based on the prophetic vision of the new Jerusalem.

Views vary among prominent U.S. Catholic clergy on ‘just war’ pronouncements

One of the U.S. Church’s most prominent public figures contends that it’s not the role of the Church’s leaders to make a final determination about whether a particular war is just or not.

Pope Leo XIV: Vatican diplomats must be bridges and channels of peace

The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice and directed not only to Catholics but also to the entire human family.

Maryland Supreme Court: State cannot reveal names of individuals who allegedly hid Church abuse

“Uncharged individuals” may not be exposed to the “court of public opinion” in grand jury documents, the state high court ruled.