Pope Francis Voices Sorrow Over Conflict in the Holy Land

Pope Francis lamented the tragedy in the Holy Land "where the Lord lived," calling for peace and charity in a meeting with the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Pope Francis Offers Condolences for Indi Gregory’s Funeral

Pope Francis sent his heartfelt condolences for the funeral of Indi Gregory. Pray for this "precious child of God" 🙏

Italian Priest Escapes Poisoning Attempt During Mass in Suspected Mafia Retaliation

Father Felice Palamara narrowly avoided harm when he discovered bleach in his communion chalice, a poisoning attempt believed to be mafia retaliation for his anti-crime advocacy in Italy 👉

US Suicide Rates Reach Unprecedented Levels, CDC Reports

The CDC says 2022 marks the highest US suicide rate recorded, with significant increases among adults over 35. Pray for those with mental health struggles 🙏

China Arrests Catholic Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin

Catholic Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin, unrecognized by China's government, was arrested for opposing state-controlled church changes and is now facing a prolonged detention.

Rise of the ‘Nones’: Pew Reports Shift in U.S. Religious Identity

New Pew Research reveals a significant rise to 28% in Americans identifying as religiously unaffiliated, outpacing Catholics 👉

Pope Francis Calls for Inner Reflection and Humility in Ash Wednesday...

This Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis urged the faithful to embrace humility and self-reflection, distancing from the superficiality of social media 👉

Pope Francis Urges Ethical Globalization at World Economic Forum in Davos

Pope Francis addressed the 2024 World Economic Forum, urging leaders to prioritize ethical globalization and social justice in their pursuit of economic progress 👉

US Catholics Show Diverse Reactions to Pope Francis Amid Political Divides

A recent Pew survey shows although there are partisan divides, a majority of US Catholics continue to support Pope Francis 👉

Vatican Preparing Document on ‘Sex-Change Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Ideology’

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said the Vatican will address sex-change surgery, surrogacy, and gender ideology in a new document emphasizing human dignity 👉