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Religious sisters lose lawsuit against Smith & Wesson alleging ‘facilitation’ of mass shootings

Multiple congregations of sisters alleged that the gun manufacturer was partly complicit in “an unrelenting and growing stream of killings.”

Vatican bank names new president

François Pauly will succeed Jean-Baptiste de Franssu at helm of Institute for the Works of Religion.

Pope invites continued dialogue in message to new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury took place on March 25.

Holy See calls for halt to escalating violence in the Middle East

Addressing the UN in Geneva, Archbishop Balestrero stresses the impact on civilians and refugees, urging an immediate halt to violence

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Vatican secretary of state says war on Iran is not just

Cardinal Pietro Parolin also addressed tensions over the Traditional Latin Mass.

Pakistan bishops back army amid Afghanistan tensions

Catholic leaders in Pakistan expressed solidarity with the nation's armed forces while calling for dialogue to end weeks of cross-border fighting with Afghanistan.

Israel says it killed Iran’s navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Israel’s defense minister has claimed that the commander overseeing Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been killed.

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Case against priest for alleged role in attempted coup d’état in Brazil dismissed

In November 2024 Brazil’s Federal Police had named Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva as a suspect in the attempt to prevent the presidential inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Cardinal Parolin: Easter is the time to end the foolishness of war

On the sidelines of a study day at the Vatican Apostolic Library Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to journalists' questions. He expresses his hope that in the Holy Land, Holy Week celebrations can at least be celebrated inside sacred sites.

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Cameroon releases official Papal Visit anthem: Terre de l’Alliance

The countdown has begun: From 15 to 18 April 2026, Pope Leo XIV will set foot on Cameroonian soil. Catholics and all people of goodwill eagerly await the Holy Father. This week, Cameroon released a catchy official Papal Visit anthem, “Terre de l’Alliance (Land of the Covenant).”

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