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Catholic set to become Britain’s Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday as Britain’s prime minister, setting in motion a leadership contest that could elevate Andy Burnham, a lapsed Catholic and outgoing socialist mayor of Greater Manchester, to the highest office…
Five powerful moments of faith at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Christian athletes are making the name of Jesus known at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are five powerful moments of faith at the international tournament so far. The post Five powerful moments of faith at the 2026 FIFA World…
U.S.–Iran accord draws applause from Bishop Zaidan
The bishop said he prays for a permanent peace between the U.S. and Iran and hopes to see more progress toward long-term peace in Lebanon. The post U.S.–Iran accord draws applause from Bishop Zaidan appeared first on The Catholic…
Pope Leo prays at St. Augustine’s tomb in Pavia, calling all to be signs of Jesus’ love
The visit to the Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro was a highlight of the pope’s daylong pastoral visit to the northern Italian city of Pavia, where St. Augustine’s remains have rested since the 8th century. The post Pope Leo…
Pope Leo XIV honors Mother Cabrini as model for Church on migration
Pope Leo XIV paid tribute Saturday to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen ever canonized as a Catholic saint, holding her up as a model for how the Church should respond to migrants today. The post Pope Leo XIV…
Confidential letter to Cardinals suggests Just-War debate may no longer be on June Consistory agenda
A confidential letter to Cardinals and the detailed schedule for the next Extraordinary Consistory, scheduled at the Vatican for June 26–27, have come to light, suggesting that an explicit discussion of just-war theory may no longer be on the…
Pope praises sacredness, beauty of Eastern liturgies; laments effects of wars on Middle East’s Christians
Pope Leo XIV lauded the sacredness of Eastern liturgies and decried the effects of war during an audience today with participants in a meeting of members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO). The post…
Pope warns SSPX bishop ordinations risk deepening schism
Pope Leo XIV cautioned that the planned ordination of Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) bishops could push the group toward schism, urging them again to stop and remain in communion with the Church. The post Pope warns SSPX bishop…
Pew: More governments cracking down on religion
A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available — with the rise attributable in part to harassment of religious minorities and the ongoing impact of…
Pew: More governments cracking down on religion
A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available — with the rise attributable in part to harassment of religious minorities and the ongoing impact of…