A parish in Germany is facing opposition over plans for a Harry Potter-themed ecumenical service inside a consecrated church, with critics warning of desecration and occult imagery.

Hailing from the southern African nation of Botswana, Lone Botshelo is in Rome to participate in an international gathering organized by the "Talitha Kum" anti-trafficking network as it prepares to mark the annual "International Day of Awareness and Prayer Against Human Trafficking" on 8 February.

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Adm. Brian Christine, a practicing Catholic, talked about the state of the pro-life movement and how his faith guides him.

At least 31 people die, and some 170 others suffer injury in a suicide attack during Friday prayers in a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.

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The Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) has concluded its Second General Assembly in Luanda, Angola, marking a renewed commitment to unity, mission, and collaboration among consecrated men and women in the region.

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“Solo Mio” will be released in theaters across the U.S. on Feb. 6.

In a nursing home in southern Brazil, the Little Missionaries of Mary Immaculate bear witness to the value of live, the transformative power of loving hospitality, and attention to others’ needs, and they share their mission with a resident priest.

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Pope Leo XIV releases a message to mark the 12th World Day against Human Trafficking, and pledges the Catholic Church’s commitment to confront and bring an end to this “grave crime against humanity.”

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With some influencer priests leaving the priesthood, two priests with a large following on social media discuss the possible causes and what can be done to support such at-risk priests.

With dozens of new transitional deacons ordained this year, Church leaders and commentators in Vietnam are emphasizing the need to transform abundant vocations into authentic missionary service.

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