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Former Vatican auditor general speaks out about his ongoing case against the Vatican

“If the Vatican finances are sound, it means that our Church will continue. If the Vatican finances are not sound, it’s going to have problems,” former Vatican auditor general Libero Milone said.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen as bishop of Belleville, Illinois

Mullen, who grew up in the diocese, succeeds Bishop Michael McGovern, who left the role to serve as the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska.

Bill to safeguard women from chemical abortion introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Pilgrims flock to Assisi to see relics of St Francis

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting Assisi this month to venerate the bones of St Francis, which are on display for the first time since his death 800 years ago.

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Cardinal Radcliffe: The suffering of Ukraine is the suffering of the world

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., concludes his visit to Ukraine and speaking to Vatican News, he reflects on the most moving encounters he experienced in the war-torn country.

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Suspect arrested after Nebraska deacon found murdered, police say

Deacon John Zak was “an active member of the community” before he was killed on March 11, police said.

Cuban government to release 51 prisoners following Vatican talks

The regime stated the decision was made in a “spirit of goodwill" and because of its good relations with the Holy See, but did not indicate if any of those to be released are political prisoners.

Notre Dame and the Vatican launch new initiative at papal gardens

The University of Notre Dame and the Laudato Si’ Center recently launched the Global Alliance initiative at Castel Gandolfo in Italy.

Ugandan Bishops expected to start ad limina visit with Pope Leo XIV next week

The Catholic Bishops of Uganda, under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), will begin their pilgrimage to Rome on Sunday, 15 March. They will participate in the traditional “ad limina apostolorum” visit. This is a significant event in the life of the local Church.

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Margaret Karram re-elected President of the Focolare Movement

Margaret Karram has been re-elected President of the Focolare Movement for a second five-year term (2026–2031). Fr Roberto Almada is the new Co-President.

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