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Reflecting on meeting with Leo, Rubio emphasizes distinction between role of Church and nation state

"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.

U.S. Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill as legal fight continues

Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

Democratic senators press Housing secretary on missing homelessness data

Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.

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.

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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‘How Kids Roll’: The children of Gaza and their message of peace

An exhibition in Rome tells the story of the war on Gaza through the eyes of children with a selection of photographs, poetry and video installations. An immersive journey that reflects on past and present amid fragility, memory and the longing for a future.

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