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‘Stories of Light’: Christian initiation and catechesis as a way to transform lives

A new document issued by the Paraguayan Bishops’ Conference describes how catechesis can go beyond imparting knowledge to becoming a means of personal transformation in Christ and living the faith.

Pope blesses cornerstone of new Gemelli Hospital Heart Centre

Pope Leo XIV blesses the cornerstone of the Gemelli Hospital's new “Pope Francis Heart Centre," expressing his hope that the hospital’s mission may remain rooted in human and Christian formation as well as medical excellence.

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Cardinal Parolin: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy offers paths of peace for the world

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin reflects on the 325th anniversary of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, which forms future papal diplomats, as Pope Leo XIV visits the institution for the first time since his election.

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Pope recongnizes martyrdom of 49 Spaniards during civil war

Pope Leo XIV authorizes the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom, offering of life, and heroic virtues of several Servants of God, advancing their causes for canonization.

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Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences

Meeting for the first time with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics and Anglicans to proclaim Christ to the world together, working to overcome any differences and challenges.

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Pope’s Africa visit an opportunity to share ‘joys and sorrows’ of local Catholics

Archbishop José Bettencourt, Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo’s recently-concluded Apostolic Journey across Africa. He says that the Pope’s visit was an opportunity to “touch the joys and the sorrows of the body of Christ in this part of the world”.

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Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness

Organizers of the World Youth Day 2027 name five patron saints whose lives reflect persecution, migration, and social struggle, presenting them as guides for young people preparing for the global gathering.

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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...

U.S. bishops say violence ‘never the answer’ after shooting at White House press dinner

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned violence, and Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio, said the issue of gun violence must be addressed.

Archbishop Coakley Condemns Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

WASHINGTON - Following the news of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement:

“We are grateful the lives of the President, those who protect him, and everyone in attendance last night were spared from serious harm. Let us all pray for our elected leaders and public officials that they may receive God’s blessings. Because human life is a precious gift, there is no room for violence of any kind in our society.”

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