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Catholic Church sees increase in conversions as more people desire a ‘relationship to the truth’

“We have an increase in noise in the world, and people are looking for a solid foundation, a place to go where they can have a right relationship to truth, and to seek the truth,” JonMarc Grodi said.

Last Christian village on Israeli border: 'We want a Lebanon that lives in peace'

Fr. Toni Elias, a Lebanese Maronite parish priest in Rmeich - the last village in the south of the country on the border with Israel. Despite the news that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, he says, “We do not give up—on the contrary, we trust in the Lord. This is what truly makes us a resilient people in the midst of this tide of war and conflict that surrounds us.”

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Algerian cardinal says pope’s upcoming visit not about interreligious dialogue but humanity

The archbishop of Algiers discussed the upcoming papal trip in the context of anti-Christian persecution.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes ceasefire in Iran as ‘sign of living hope’

“Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end,” the pope said at the end of his weekly general audience.

Cardinal Parolin: We need more voices calling for peace

In a recent interview with the Italian quarterly 'Dialoghi,' Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, discusses the fragility of diplomacy, the rise of the logic of the strongest, the importance of the United Nations, and the need to empty nuclear arsenals.

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Pope welcomes Middle East ceasefire, invites faithful to join prayer vigil for peace

Pope Leo welcomes the news of a ceasefire in the Middle East and asks that all parties engage in prolonged dialogue to reach an end to the conflict. He also invites men and women of goodwill across the world to join him in prayer for peace on Saturday 11 April.

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Pope at Audience: 'Holiness is not a privilege for the few'

Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Dogmatic Constitution 'Lumen gentium,' and reminds us that holiness 'is not a privilege for the few,' but for all the baptized, and 'is manifested in our daily life every time we receive it with joy and respond to Him.'

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Eucharist stolen, faithful robbed during adoration in Mexico on Holy Saturday

In the wake of the incident, the local bishop, who will perform a rite of reparation, called for the return of the holy Eucharist and intense prayers for the conversion of the perpetrators.

Churches packed in Nicaragua for Holy Week amid restrictions and police presence

While the dictatorship in Nicaragua continues suppressing the Church through police surveillance and the prohibition of public processions, attendance at Holy Week services was strong.

Threat against entire people of Iran ‘not acceptable,’ Pope Leo XIV says

Attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and are also a sign of hatred, division, and destruction, Pope Leo XIV said. “Let’s come back to the table,” he said.