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U.S. State Department renews $100M Cuba aid offer for Church-led distribution

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but “the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet.”

The Ascension of Christ (May 14th)

The Ascension of Christ Jesus "ascends" into Heaven. What does this mean?  We do not believe that Jesus is on a cloud or floating around the galaxy or went "up, up, and away!" For the Jewish people, "heaven" and "earth" are two...

Catholic film star becomes first Christian chief minister of major Indian state

Church leaders in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu call the election of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay a source of pride in a country where Christians face growing persecution.

German Catholic congress approves bondage group's booth

Organizers of the Würzburg congress told EWTN News the group's guidelines contain 'no contradiction with the Catechism.'

Pope Leo XIV warns students against the ‘great lie’ fueling youth anxiety

At Europe’s largest university, the pontiff denounced a culture that reduces people to numbers.

Pew report details how Americans feel about religion’s influence on government and public life

According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.

How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the Father means for each of his followers.

8 interesting things to know about Mildred Martínez, Pope Leo XIV’s mother

The Holy Father's well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her son's vocation.

From Gaza to Rome: Students begin new chapter at Sapienza University

A group of Palestinian students from Gaza are in Rome and able to start rebuilding their future thanks to a joint initiative of the Sapienza University, the Diocese of Rome and the Community of Sant’Egidio. On the day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the historic institution, they share their stories of war, displacement and hope.

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Inquest finds priest and 4 Catholic civilians shot by British troops ‘unlawfully killed’

Father Noel Fitzpatrick was shot and killed along with four others including three youth in Belfast on July 9, 1972.