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Pope Leo XIV: ‘Each baptized person is an active agent of evangelization’

The pope's message at the general audience focused on the "communion of the faithful" as taught in the second chapter of "Lumen gentium."

Preach from the heart, not with AI-generated homilies, priest says

Using AI, a priest could very well produce a well-written, theologically sound homily, but should he? Several priests share their perspective about this new tool.

Young Slovak martyr of communism reaches global audience

New books, a documentary in four languages, and a new reliquary mark the growing international reach of Blessed Ján Havlík.

St. Cyril of Jerusalem: A beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition

On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful.

Cuban priest: In addition to faith in Christ, only democracy can save Cuba

As conditions deteriorate and street protests spread, Father Alberto Reyes said the regime needs to stop the charade that things will get better and allow democracy.

‘God is good’: Faith and love for family on display at 2026 Oscars

At the 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and Jessie Buckley were quite open about their belief in God and the importance of family in their lives.

Vatican court orders partial retrial in ‘trial of the century’ finance case

Judges cite procedural flaws tied to papal decrees, requiring renewed proceedings while leaving prior convictions formally intact.

Beyond oil and conflict, Iran’s Kharg Island holds a lost Christian past

Will Kharg’s Christian heritage survive the present conflict, or will it become yet another casualty of international strife?

Bishop Mark Seitz issues first pastoral letter on mass detention, deportations

The bishop of El Paso, Texas, called on immigration enforcement officers to follow the Gospel rather than “immoral order.”

At a time of conflict, Pope Leo sends a bridge-builder to the United States

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the new papal envoy to Washington, has been shaped by a diplomatic career in geopolitical hot spots.