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Tanzania: Africa mourns Cardinal Polycarp Pengo as he is laid to rest

Tanzania over the weekend laid to rest Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, who passed away on 15 February 2026, in Dar es Salaam after an illness. He was interred on 28 February at the Pugu Pilgrimage Centre, in a funeral that drew thousands of the faithful, religious leaders, diplomats, and government officials.

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Polish bishops introduce financial penalties for canonical offenses

The new norms, approved by the Vatican, tie fines to Poland’s minimum wage and can reach up to 20 times the monthly minimum for serious violations of Church law.

Synod Office releases first two Final Reports of the Study Groups

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the first two Final Reports of the Study Groups established by Pope Francis following the First Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops: that of Study Group No. 3 on 'The mission in the digital environment' and that of Study Group No. 4 on 'The revision of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis in a missionary synodal perspective.'

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Cardinal Radcliffe: In times of war, Christians are called to be people of hope

Dominican Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks to Vatican News about his ongoing visit to Ukraine, and the importance of prayer and Christian hope in times of conflict.

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Supreme Court says California can’t hide student transgender identities from parents

Keeping student “transitions” secret likely violates the First Amendment rights of parents, the high court said.

Jamaica Mission Report Breakfast

All parishioners, all ages, are invited to hear a Jamaica mission update from Fr. Ivan and Kevin Wartmann, Saturday, March 7th, 9 a.m. in Fleming Hall . St. Anthony Women’s Group is hosting; breakfast provided! If able, join us...

U.S. drug czar prays before image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico

In Mexico for a meeting with security officials regarding combatting drug trafficking, U.S. drug czar Sara Carter visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope Leo XIV promulgates new statutes for Pontifical Academy for Life

The new statues introduce the new role of “supporters” who, while not academics, identify with the academy’s mission and “contribute to the advancement of its academic activities.”

Jeff Cavins, Father Mike Schmitz awarded Pillar Award by Museum of the Bible

Jeff Cavins and Father Mike Schmitz are the first Catholics to receive the Pillar Award for Narrative given by the Museum of the Bible.

Vatican hosts seminar on AI and ethics

The Secretariat for the Economy and the Holy See’s Labour Office organize an event on the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence, with the 'appreciation and encouragement' of the Pope.

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