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Leo XIV and the martyrs of Algeria: The struggle for peace
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (443+ words) In the mid-1990s, the Trappist prior of the monastery of Tibhirine and his brothers chose to remain in Algeria despite the civil war that was tearing the country apart. They preferred to risk their lives to maintain a simple and fraternal…...
AI weapons should never be used in war, says Vatican
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (151+ words) With new wars raging around the world, the race to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in warfare has begun to escalate as well. This means that warfare will look much different in the coming days, weeks, and months as the United…...
Bruno Mars’ new video honors Catholic marriage
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (293+ words) KEVIN WINTER | KEVIN WINTER The 16x Grammy-winning pop star Bruno Mars released his first solo album in nearly a decade last week. 'The Romantic' is causing a stir on social media where Catholics in particular are sharing his video 'Risk it…...
Book on clergy morale, priests' lack of trust for bishops
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (537+ words) Rebuilding Trust takes a careful look at the NSCP survey, highlighting some main areas for reflection, both about where the priesthood is today and how it can be renewed. Each chapter has a different author and relies heavily on the…...
The amazing story of Antonio Arellano, shoemaker to popes
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (432+ words) In the shop of Antonio Arellano, the shoemaker to the popes, Borgo Pio in Rome. In his shop, where dozens of colorful shoes, belts, and wallets are stored, the man welcomes all customers warmly, with a smile on his face....
US bishops urge "every effort to prevent further escalation"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (95+ words) Fire erupts in a building damaged in an Israeli air strike in the southern Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik on March 2, 2026. The president of the US bishops' conference, Archbishop Paul Coakley, released a statement on Monday regarding the country's attack…...
Pope visits parish in a neighborhood battling drug crime
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (481+ words) ALBERTO PIZZOLI | ALBERTO PIZZOLI "It is precisely in the face of the mystery of evil that we must bear witness to our Christian identity," said Pope Leo XIV during a Mass celebrated in a working-class neighborhood in eastern Rome on…...
Look at a crucifix when you don't want to love an enemy
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (322+ words) Zvonimir Atletic | Shutterstock In theory it is easy to "love your enemies," but when it comes to putting our faith into practice, it is quite another thing. "Enemies" can encompass a wide variety of people we encounter on a daily…...
Poem by Doctor of the Church that Leo says helped his prayer
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (320+ words) Pope Leo XIV closed the Vatican's recent Lenten spiritual retreat by expressing appreciation for Bishop Erik Varden's reference to a poem written by St. John Henry Newman. Called, "The Dream of Gerontius," Bishop Varden spoke of how the poem uses…...
The Father's reply to despair of atheism: Pope's thoughts
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (103+ words) Pope Leo offered reflections on the deep meaning of the Gospel account of the Transfiguration, celebrated with a feast in August, but also read at Mass on this 2nd Sunday of Lent. the Holy Spirit redeems us from the loneliness of…...