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Pope Leo XIV appoints Capuchin priest and former missionary to lead Florida diocese
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:52:31 GMT
The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007.
From seminarian in Nicaragua to priest in Miami: ‘I carry my people and my homeland in my heart’
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The Ortega regime’s repression of the Catholic Church could not silence God's call to Cristhian Mendieta. Having fled Nicaragua as a seminarian, the young man was ordained to the priesthood in Miami.
U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT
The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land.
U.S. bishop joins Slovaks honoring blessed bishop tortured by communists
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death.
Deaths of Christian sanitation workers in Pakistan highlight systemic discrimination
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT
At least six Christian sanitation workers have died in recent weeks cleaning sewers in Pakistan. Rights groups say minorities are systematically channeled into hazardous work.
Pope Leo prays where St. John Paul II was shot on feast of Our Lady of Fátima
Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Leo XIV dedicated his message on May 13 to "the Virgin Mary, model of the Church."
President of Costa Rica entrusts her term to Our Lady of the Angels
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The bishop of Limón prayed for the new president at Mass, that she would have "wisdom in making decisions, prudence to listen, and clarity to act, always with the well-being of our people in mind."
Vatican says SSPX faces excommunications for ‘schismatic’ bishop consecrations
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:51:42 GMT
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said Pope Leo XIV is praying for the leaders of the Society of St. Pius X to "reconsider the very grave decision they have made."
Nuncio warns not to forget the poor at Africa summit on digital technology inspired by ‘Dilexi Te’
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The first summit of its kind at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya explored the theme of how digital innovation can serve humanity, especially the poor.
Priest invites Catholics around the world to pray the full rosary for 153 days
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, a Filipino-American priest is inviting Catholics around the world to pray the mysteries of the rosary for 153 days "for the salvation of souls."
Brownback says China’s actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief
Tue, 12 May 2026 22:43:00 GMT
“We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.
Pro-life groups praise FDA commissioner’s exit, flag acting leader’s Planned Parenthood role
Tue, 12 May 2026 22:13:02 GMT
Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.
Venezuelan archbishop: Maduro’s gone, but the same people are still in charge
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:22:53 GMT
The leadership of the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference updated Pope Leo XIV on the political situation in the country, noting that only limited progress has been made and the economy hasn't improved.
Jimmy Lai’s daughter says she’s ‘very hopeful’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese president
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:41:31 GMT
“It would mean so much to have our father back,” Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.
Chicago priest removed after ‘inappropriate conversations’ with children, women
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:01:18 GMT
Cardinal Blase Cupich said Father Jose Molina was accused of "improper communications" and was barred from ministering in Chicago.
Vatican urges religious leaders not to be ‘complicit through silence or fear’ amid division
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:04:00 GMT
The Vatican’s message for Vesak calls Buddhists and Christians to promote an “unarmed and disarming” peace rooted in truth, compassion, and mutual trust.
Swiss Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig dies at 79
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:34:13 GMT
The longtime Vatican diplomat, who served as apostolic nuncio to Italy and San Marino, was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.
Vatican bank’s profit jumps 55.5% over previous year
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:40 GMT
The Institute for the Works of Religion closed 2025 with a net profit of 51 million euros and approved a 24.3 million euro dividend for the Holy Father.
Illustrator of new stamp of Pope Leo XIV reflects on limits of AI in sacred art
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Spanish painter Raúl Berzosa, who has been commissioned for a number of philatelic works by the Vatican, said that while AI can be a useful tool for ideas or composition, it is a soulless creation.
U.S. bishops object to Trump administration tightening asylum and federal housing assistance rules
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
The bishops warned that proposed rules could have moral consequences, with people losing housing assistance and others being denied the opportunity to work.
EWTN News explains: What does the Catholic Church teach about UFOs and alien life?
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The Church has never pronounced dogmatically on the question of extraterrestrial intelligence, but Catholic thinkers over the years have contributed to the discourse on the long-running topic.
Book explores ‘darkness’ of yoga
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Author Linda Carl warns that it is easy to enter into the "darkness" of yoga because its terminology and actions can be “confusing or misleading.”
U.S. bishops release Archbishop Sample video, resources on consecrating nation to the Sacred Heart
Mon, 11 May 2026 22:04:03 GMT
In a video message, Archbishop Alexander Sample reflected on the meaning and history of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truth
Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world.
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mail-order mifepristone
Mon, 11 May 2026 21:02:40 GMT
The drug will continue to be available at pharmacies or through mail, and it can be obtained without an in-person visit to a doctor.
Trump vows to discuss freedom of Jimmy Lai, Christian leaders detained in China
Mon, 11 May 2026 20:32:01 GMT
The president likened the call to free Lai to the complexity of releasing indicted former FBI Director James Comey as families of Chinese prisoners rallied outside the White House.
Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, announces parish closures and mergers
Mon, 11 May 2026 19:56:00 GMT
Declining numbers of practicing Catholics, fewer priests, and deteriorating buildings in Rhode Island led to the changes.
Moms.gov debuts with pro‑life resources as administration proposes fertility rule
Mon, 11 May 2026 19:26:07 GMT
The site, with information on pregnancy-related healthcare, does not reference in vitro fertilization while a proposed rule would expand IVF insurance coverage.
Ahead of vote in France, bishop calls for prayer and fasting to defeat euthanasia bill
Mon, 11 May 2026 18:37:05 GMT
The bishop of Bayonne, Lescar, and Oloron, Marc Aillet, appealed to the faithful to pray and fast on May 13 for the defeat of the bill, which would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Piarist Fathers demand Cuban regime return their cloister and school
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:36:00 GMT
Nationalized by the communist government in 1961, the two buildings are in a state of serious deterioration and require immediate attention the government is unwilling or unable to provide.
Haitian prime minister meets Pope Leo, inaugurates new Vatican embassy
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:06:00 GMT
The new embassy of Haiti to the Holy See, inaugurated Sunday near the Vatican walls, marks a deepening of diplomatic ties amid ongoing political crisis in the Caribbean nation.
Historic parish in Toronto Archdiocese to finally break ground on new church
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:36:00 GMT
St. Patrick’s Parish in Brampton, Ontario, is bursting at the seams. Now, on May 24, it will break ground on its long-awaited new church.
Pope names U.S. Bishop Lopes to lead Catholics of Anglican tradition in Australia
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:06:00 GMT
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia is one of three personal ordinariates for Catholics of Anglican tradition.
Pope Leo XIV urges Christians, Muslims to turn indifference into solidarity
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:36:00 GMT
The pontiff warned that constant exposure to images of suffering can “dull our hearts rather than stir them.”
Czechs turn ‘symbol of division’ into ground for Catholic-Protestant unity
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:06:00 GMT
The May 8 gatherings, organized by lay groups around a reconciliation cross, mark a shift in how the Czech Republic, one of Europe’s most secular countries, lives with a historic religious wound.
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar in ‘polycrisis’ 5 years after military coup
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:00 GMT
The archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, described overlapping economic, social, and humanitarian crises facing his country at the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference plenary in Sydney.
As churches close in Europe, debate intensifies over their future
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:36:13 GMT
The European Heritage Awards have spotlighted two contrasting models for saving sacred buildings, as Europe confronts a wider question over the future of its increasingly empty churches.
Colombia to be consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 13
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The day's events in Bogota will include the rosary, Mass, the consecration, Eucharistic adoration, and a procession, with the theme of praying for peace and reconciliation through conversion of heart.
After stillbirth loss, mother of 7 returns to school to help others heal
Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT
After navigating loss and grief, Kelly Helsel is officially now a licensed counselor thanks to the guidance given to her by the Catholic Church and her desire to use her experience to help others.
Pope Leo XIV prays for Sahel victims
Sun, 10 May 2026 11:01:07 GMT
At the Regina Coeli, the pope also thanked the Canary Islands for welcoming a cruise ship with passengers sick with hantavirus.
‘Love is stronger’: How a Catholic woman saved tens of thousands of orphans
Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Out of the horrors of the Burundian Civil War and the Rwandan genocide emerged a woman willing to risk her life for peace.
How Christ transformed 2 young converts from Islam
Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The converts describe their journey to faith in Jesus Christ, their experience of receiving the sacraments at the Easter Vigil, and the importance of their catechists and Christian community.
Pope Leo to sick and caregivers: ‘In the various situations of life, no one should be left alone’
Sat, 09 May 2026 20:50:27 GMT
The pope told an assembly of ALS patients that with commitment, faith, and courage, the sick "bear witness that the goodness and value of life are greater than illness."
Pope Leo meets with Haiti’s prime minister
Sat, 09 May 2026 19:40:00 GMT
Haiti continues to experience a complex situation of violence and insecurity, particularly in the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince.
Holy See calls on UN to never subordinate migrants’ lives to other interests
Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Monsignor Robert D. Murphy emphasized protecting migrants' right to life, making greater efforts to reunite families, and eliminating criminal exploitation.
Catholics weigh in as Supreme Court faces deadline on telemedicine abortion ruling
Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered a review of the abortion drug mifipristone in May 2025, which is ongoing.
U.S. lawmakers urge Trump to press China’s president on Jimmy Lai case
Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Chinese officials sentenced Lai, founder and publisher of the pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily, to 20 years in prison on Feb. 9.
Bishop urges global intervention against execution of 200 Ethiopian youth in Saudi Arabia
Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A bishop urges a halt to the planned execution of hundreds of Ethiopians, a Finnish parliamentarian appeals her hate speech conviction, and more in this week’s world news roundup.
Church in Colombia begins training digital missionaries to faithfully proclaim the Gospel
Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT
The Digital Missionaries School aims to give solid training to online missionaries and consolidate them into a network to reach the digital continent with the Gospel.
Meet the Trump surgeon general nominee who kept her baby despite an unplanned pregnancy as a teen
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT
In this roundup of pro-life and abortion-related news you may have missed, the surgeon general nominee as a teen chose life; Oklahoma criminalizes the distribution of abortion drugs.