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Amid measles uptick, infectious diseases specialist says Church recommends vaccination

by Kate Scanlon

The U.S. has already seen more than 1,000 cases of measles in 2026, making the year so far one of the three worst years for measles infections in …

US-Israeli war on Iran is failing the Church’s just war test, bishops warn
After 900 years, monks of iconic French La Trappe Abbey consider leaving historic monastery
Pope Leo XIV names Augustinian prelate as new prefect of charity dicastery
Sen. Hawley introduces bill to revoke FDA approval of abortion pill
‘Rebirth’ art project offers counternarrative for Father Rupnik accusers, abuse survivors

U.S. Church

Amid deadly Midwest storms, a chapel is left undamaged, and faith, hope remain strong

by Gina Christian

“We offer our prayers of support for all those in Three Rivers and (the) surrounding area impacted by this afternoon’s tornado,” the Diocese of Kalamazoo said.

Catholic death penalty opponents laud commuted death sentence for inmate who didn’t pull trigger

US peacebuilding a ‘strategic and moral imperative,’ advocates say at Notre Dame event

‘The Story of All Stories’ children’s Bible vividly conveys salvation history

Lovable therapy dog brings serenity, fun to Catholic school every day, one tail wag at a time

HHS proposes scrapping policy requiring foster homes to affirm children’s LGBTQ+ identity

Black farmers see hope in Catholic farming aid, grant program

World

Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a ‘martyr,’ commemorated by Pope Leo XIV

by Dale Gavlak

(OSV News) — Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric’s funeral attended by scores of faithful as well as …

As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako
Cardinal Mathieu in Rome after evacuation from Iran
Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest killed by Israeli tank fire in southern Lebanon
Christians ‘most persecuted religious community in the world,’ Vatican tells UN

Catholics are urged to be cautious over new Anglican schism

As Middle East chaos grows, Jerusalem abbey becomes refuge for prayer, interfaith solidarity

Hero’s sacrifice, survivor’s faith: Polish officer gives Christian witness at White House ceremony

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with evacuated Tehran cardinal as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continue

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

AI literacy: A digital examen for the soul

by Sister Hosea Rupprecht

4 things I learned from my first month of daily Mass

by André Escaleira, Jr.

Seeking the living water during Lent

by Father Joshua J. Whitfield

Reviews

Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees

by John Mulderig
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