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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Bible translation debate highlights church teaching on homosexuality

by Gina Christian

A Bible translation approved for private use by the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference has drawn some objections over the wording of certain verses addressing same-sex relations.

New program would ‘change the whole paradigm’ for those released from prison
CNEWA director: Sense of relief as hostages freed, ceasefire holds — but peace vulnerable
Vatican announces formal nomination of judges in Father Rupnik trial
Pope to hermits: Your isolation is a connection with God, others, creation
Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations

U.S. Church

Givers to Catholic Christmas gift program for world’s poor gain sense of ‘increased faith’

by Simone Orendain

“When they open their box and they see a brand new toy for them … it is just such a beautiful experience to see them just be so grateful.”

Sister Jean, beloved Loyola icon and chaplain of men’s basketball team, dies at 106

Agreement reached to protect confession in Wash. mandatory reporter law

Restorative justice conference attendees learn how Catholic Church can help usher in hope

More than 230 pilgrimages across the US mark 10 years of ‘Laudato Si”

Pope Leo praises Catholic Charities USA for its work, especially in assisting the displaced

Kentucky youth survey shows high rates of faith engagement

World

Amid historic deal, Gaza pastor says little is left after ‘tsunami’ of destruction

by Paulina Guzik

As a peace deal nears, Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Gaza City’s Catholic parish, said the entire Gaza Strip has experienced a “tsunami” of destruction.

Cardinal says any joy over Israel-Hamas ceasefire is overshadowed by ‘pain’ of loss in war
Young people don’t come to church for its members, but for God, star French sister-influencer says
Spanish government wants to create blacklists of doctors who refuse to perform abortions
Consecrated life shows beauty of authentic love, trust in God, pope says
Holy Land patriarch welcomes announcement of initial peace deal ‘with joy’ as ‘first step’

Mexican priest murdered in cartel-ravaged Guerrero state

Rosary Pilgrimage to Lourdes, with record turnout, highlights brotherhood, martyrs of Algeria

Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors will focus its new report on reparations

Vatican

Pope at prayer vigil: ‘No idea, faith or policy justifies killing’

by Cindy Wooden

Opinion

Conforming to Christ as unprofitable servants

by Father Joshua J. Whitfield

St. Thérèse and the way of love

by Marie Miller

Leah Libresco Sargeant on her new look at femininity in ‘The Dignity of Dependence’

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

Beauty as truth?

by Leonard J. DeLorenzo
‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ French musical coming to America with ‘universal’ message
Friar behind ‘Rosary in a Year’ explores Jesus Christ’s ‘blueprint’ in the beatitudes
New release offers compelling arguments against physician-assisted suicide
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