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Over 1 million Afghan girls denied education since 2021 ban

The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, warns that restrictions on girls’ secondary education could affect more than 2 million by 2030, with dire consequences for the country’s health, workforce, and future economic growth.

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Pope: Pontifical diplomacy at the service of peace, truth and justice

Visiting the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on the occasion of its 325th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the figure of the pontifical diplomatic priest: a messenger of peace, called to defend the entire human family, not only the Catholic community.

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Antilles Bishops bring Caribbean realities to heart of Universal Church

The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference describes the bishops’ ad limina visit to Rome as a vital moment of communion with the universal Church and an opportunity to share the Caribbean’s pastoral realities.

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UN–EU assessment says Gaza set back 77 years

A UN - European Union joint warning says that human development across Gaza has been set back by a staggering 77 years.

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Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Fourth Sunday of Easter The Gospel of John, Chapter 10, explores the unique relationship Jesus claims to have with His followers.  He is the shepherd who knows His sheep by name, and the sheep recognize His voice.  In a world...

Fourth Sunday of Easter - Sunday, April 26th

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Fourth Sunday of Easter |  John 10:1–10 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus identifies himself as the sheepgate and says, “Whoever enters through me will be saved.” Well, does this mean that only...

St. Mark the Evangelist, Pray for Us! (April 25th)

Who was St. Mark?   Mark was a disciple of Simon Peter and wrote the Gospel based on Peter's preaching from Rome. He was a Jewish Christian and a cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10). Mark went on to establish the church in...

Messenger Media, Diocese of Covington - 4/23 through 4/29

You see it during the Easter Season and at every Baptism and Funeral but do you know what the Paschal Candle is and what it represents? This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday! Named because of the Gospel reading, Good Shepherd...

Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Third Sunday of Easter If your heart is stirring today, don't try to dull the sensation with worldly comforts.  Recognize it as the Lord calling you.  Let that fire lead you to the Table and then out into the world to joyfully...

Third Sunday of Easter - Sunday, April 19th

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Third Sunday of Easter |  Luke 24:13–35 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus joins two disciples on the road to Emmaus, but they do not recognize him. In the course of their conversation, he opens the...