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Catholic bishops in Africa release final report addressing pastoral challenge of polygamy

SECAM has issued a 25-page final report addressing the pastoral challenge of polygamy across Africa, a direct response to a mandate given at the Synod on Synodality.

White House will proceed with mining project that will destroy site sacred to Native Americans

Native American advocates have been fighting the threatened obliteration of Oak Flat for several years.

Pope urges liturgical unity, inclusion of Traditional Latin Mass faithful

In message to French bishops, Pope Leo XIV called for “concrete solutions” to heal divisions over the Mass.

Indonesian becomes 57th official language of Vatican News

The Dicastery for Communication and the Commission for Social Communications of the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia sign a cooperation agreement to include Indonesian as an official language of Vatican News.

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Tolkien's hymn to humility and mercy

The director of L’Osservatore Romano reflects on The Lord of the Rings, a precious source of inspiration for politics today.

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Venerable Fulton Sheen beatification set for Sept. 24 in St. Louis

The announcement of the beatification Mass in Missouri fell on the the solemnity of the Annunciation, as Sheen “spent his life continuing the work of the Archangel Gabriel.”

Belgian radio station apologizes after smashing statues of Jesus, Blessed Mother

The video featuring the destruction of sacred images was "intended as a humorous piece," the station said.

Vatican calls for ethical framework on use of animal organs in humans

The Pontifical Academy for Life said the growing field of xenotransplantation requires international standards and ethical oversight.

Australian bishop named to top Vatican legal post

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay as head of the Legislative Texts office.

Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men

The pope also invited Catholics to pray for priestly vocations.