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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Parolin questions whether missiles, bombs are solution to Iranian people’s aspirations

by Courtney Mares

ROME (OSV News) — The Vatican secretary of state appealed for peace and diplomacy on the fifth day of the U.S. and Israel-Iran war, warning that recognition of any …

Vatican theological commission warns of replacing God with ‘a world governed by machines’
Expert: Violent 764 group a ‘growing problem’ targeting vulnerable kids online
Prayer, unity essential as conflict spreads to Gulf States, says apostolic vicar of region
Church is holy by Christ’s presence, not human perfection, pope says
9 ‘perpetual pilgrims’ to travel patriotic East Coast route in 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S. Church

Colorado diocesan-sponsored clergy peer support, resiliency program believed to be first in nation

by Sheryl Tirol

The program was launched in January with a four-day foundational certification training led by an internationally recognized clinical psychologist.

Honolulu Diocese expands footprint in city’s downtown with purchase of historic building

Experts: Debates about Zionism, even by Catholics, often at odds with Catholic understanding

Catholic clergy call for prayer, peace after US-Israel attacks on Iran, retaliatory strikes

UPDATE: Sorrow, shock, prayer for Catholics in Middle East as US and Israel strike Iran; region now at war

Students pledge to uphold Notre Dame pro-life ethos as march turns from protest to thanksgiving

Washington roundup: State of the Union; Turkey religious freedom concerns; bishops flag Farm Bill

World

Amid U.S. and Israel-Iran war, Palestinian sisters find refuge in prayer at Jerusalem hospital

by Judith Sudilovsky

“We pray for the whole world to live in peace and love. It is very much needed. It has been very sad these past five years. What can …

Lebanese archbishop: Innocents are ‘paying the price’ of Middle East war
From Algeria to Angola, Africans hope message of peace, dialogue will resonate during papal trip
Bill to allow assisted dying in UK expected to fail in Parliament, but local measures advance
Inviting pilgrims back is more than business, it’s family history, Holy Land shop owners say
Pope Leo’s visit to Spain could spark a much-needed ‘spiritual revival’

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model of ‘perfect inculturation,’ Pope Leo says

Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record numbers at Rite of Election

Spanish bishops clarify Pope Leo XIV’s remarks following media reports

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given Mar. 4, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Catholic growth in anti-Catholic colonies: The fledgling Church in New England

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

5 saintly role models we need to help us overcome today’s problems

by Michael R. Heinlein

The ‘winter flower’ and her shower of Olympic blessings

by Lauretta Brown

Reviews

Historical novel pitches Christian compassion against ideologies of hatred

by Madelyn Reichert
Crime 101
Meditating on Christ’s passion with St. Thomas More
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