A Mexican priest is at the center of controversy for sending letters on behalf of two high-profile drug traffickers in U.S. custody.

The radio show with New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks offers faith-based dialogue, real-world issues, and everyday life through a Catholic lens, the broadcaster said.

Airstrikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, and other major cities have raised serious concerns about the country’s Christian communities as well as those in the wider region.

The bishops are collecting funds for six offices and agencies, mostly focused on support for migrants and for those in need abroad.

The pontiff spoke to reporters for the first time since Dec. 23.

Pope Leo XIV gave a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, outside the residence of Villa Barberini, once again repeating his appeal to “work for peace” and to “promote dialogue.”

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Father Gabriel Romanelli says civilians are exhausted as aid access tightens and basic services collapse.

The group urged new oversight and formation for online evangelization.

Bishop Óscar Cantú of San Jose, California, explains how the highly secularized society there can receive the message and imagery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a way that is meaningful to them.

Throughout her life, St. Katharine Drexel’s chief motivation was to help more people know and love Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.