Trump Administration Launches Christmas Tree and Firewood Savings Plan Aimed at Helping Families
As Catholics across the United States prepare for the Advent and Christmas seasons, a new federal initiative seeks to ease…
Author: Jordan Blake
Pope Leo Urges Openness Toward Muslims; Critics Warn Against ‘Naïve’ Expectations
Pope Leo XIV used his recent visit to Türkiye and Lebanon to encourage Christians to embrace a spirit of confidence…
Holy See Urges Immediate Return of Ukrainian Children and Calls for Ceasefire at UN Session
The Holy See has renewed its appeal for the safe return of Ukrainian children separated from their families because of…
Shortage of Supplies Deepens Human Suffering in Gaza as Winter Rains Arrive
As Catholics around the world prepare for Advent, a stark humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Gaza, where aid agencies…
Pope Leo XIV’s Blue Mosque Visit Raises Questions After He Declines to Pray Inside
Pope Leo XIV’s historic trip to Turkey for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea has drawn international attention…
UPDATE: Croatian Police Say Nun Falsely Reported Stabbing Incident, Investigation Finds
A four-day police investigation in Zagreb has concluded that a Croatian nun who claimed she was stabbed by an unknown…
Pope Leo XIV: Faith Must Become Service, Hope, and Responsibility
Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message to Lebanon’s religious and pastoral leaders during a gathering at the Shrine of…
A New ‘Goliath’ Rising? Scholars Warn of Collapse as Inequality Deepens
A growing number of secular scholars and commentators are sounding alarms about the fragility of modern society. A recent analysis…
Pope Leo XIV Gives Key to New Home to Homeless Pregnant Mother on World Day of the Poor
A young mother from Sydney, Australia, whose pregnancy coincided with a sudden period of homelessness, has received a life-changing gift…
Rebel Austrian Nuns Granted Permission to Remain in Their Convent—for Now
Three elderly Austrian nuns whose months-long dispute with Church authorities drew international attention have been granted permission to remain in…