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Shroud of Turin: Medieval bas-relief hypothesis challenged on scientific grounds

The journal Archaeometry, which had in the past featured a hypothesis of Brazilian researcher Moraes regarding the origin of the Shroud of Turin, publishes a rebuttal by specialists Casabianca, Marinelli, and Piana.

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Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028, Sydney bishop says

Pope Leo XIV has indicated he intends to travel to Sydney in 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress, which will mark the 100th anniversary of Australia’s first such gathering.

Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes of Pontifical International Marian Academy

Pope Leo XIV approved the new statutes of the Pontifical International Marian Academy, founded to promote and coordinate Mariological and Marian studies worldwide.

Catholic leaders express sorrow over 'racist' Trump post; bishops demand apology

U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump's social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize.

Secretary Rubio, other leaders denounce Jimmy Lai’s ‘tragic’ 20-year sentence

Lai, Catholic entrepreneur and media tycoon, was sentenced over what Chinese officials claim were national security violations.

Patient advocate on passage of New York assisted suicide bill: ‘Reexamine your consciences’

In spite of opposition from Catholic bishops and patient advocate groups, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law physician-assisted suicide in New York.

Cardinal Dolan to co-lead New York Police Department’s chaplains’ unit

Cardinal Timothy Dolan will work part time as co-lead of the NYPD’s chaplain unit, the archdiocese confirmed.

Archbishop Wester warns House speaker against using Scripture to undermine human dignity

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended mass deportations in response to Pope Leo XIV’s opposition. Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe said the lawmaker’s response was “deeply concerning.”

Bishop of Kyiv meets with Secretary of State Rubio

The bishop of Kyiv met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of the Ukraine-Russia War’s four-year anniversary.

Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of attacks in Nigeria

In his Angelus catechesis, the pope said true joy is found in communion with Christ and lived through concrete acts of charity.