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5 powerful moments of faith at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Christian athletes are making the name of Jesus known at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are five powerful moments of faith at the international tournament so far.

Colombians prepare to vote for continuity or change

Continuity or change is the choice for voters throughout Colombia this Sunday, in the second round of the Presidential Election, with one candidate seeking to end six decades of conflict via negotiations, while the other is determined to end all dialogue forthwith.

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Funding cuts force Catholic charity to scale back Rohingya aid in Bangladesh

As foreign donations dwindle, the Catholic Church's relief agency in Bangladesh is repairing fewer shelters and rationing hygiene supplies for Rohingya refugees who depend on it.

Israeli strikes kill at least 5 in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire

At least five people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks across southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday.

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‘I’m just a guy from Nebraska’: Archbishop Golka reflects on unexpected call to lead Denver

Archbishop James Golka was installed as archbishop of Denver on March 25.

Rebuilding the grammar of 'We'

"Magnifica Humanitas" addresses issues that touch on many dimensions of human existence. In light of this breadth, and inspired by Article 13 of the Encyclical, we wish to broaden the discussion of the themes raised by Pope Leo XIV by inviting voices that do not necessarily belong to, or are not closely associated with, the Catholic Church to share their reflections.

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Church hails acquittal of Missionaries of Charity nun in India trafficking case

An Indian court has cleared an elderly nun and two others after an eight-year ordeal Church leaders call a politically driven attempt to malign Mother Teresa's order.

From a forgotten chapel to a national shrine: The enduring legacy of St. Anne d’Auray

According to historical accounts, a Breton farmer in 1624, followed an unexplained light that transformed a quiet village and established the only Church-approved apparition of St. Anne. 

Hong Kong and Macau bishops reflect on synodality and hope during ad limina visit

During their ad limina visit to Rome, the bishops of Hong Kong and Macau reflect on missionary renewal, ecclesial communion, and the lived experience of synodality through dialogue, listening, and shared discernment with Pope Leo XIV.

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Lord’s Day Reflection: The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion

As the Church celebrates the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, " The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion.”

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