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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Holy See will not join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says

by Kate Scanlon

More than two dozen countries have accepted Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, including Israel as well as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt.

Bangladesh’s bishops urge protection of minority rights amid joy over moderates’ election win
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Catholic leaders praise civil rights leader’s work for justice
BREAKING: Georgia martyrs expected to be beatified in Savannah Oct. 31
From foreheads to crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide
Bishops, pro-life leaders slam Notre Dame pro-abortion appointment as ‘slap in face,’ ‘betrayal’

U.S. Church

‘Unborn children are dying’: Pro-life leaders challenge ICE detention of pregnant women

by Katie Yoder

National pro-life leaders are calling on the Trump administration to restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention of pregnant women and new mothers.

The No. 1 person former President Obama most wants to meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV

Students from LA-area Catholic school get surprise meeting with pope after school vandalism

General belief is up, but no religious revival? Panels explore the contrast at NY Encounter

Ash Wednesday collection ‘gives hope’ to reborn Church in Central, Eastern Europe

Data on sweeping immigrant detentions underscores US bishops’ concerns, says policy expert

Minn. artist prays daily for Pope Leo XIV after painting his portrait for U.S. seminary in Rome

World

Commission issues ‘painful’ abuse report on Polish diocese, a first in the crisis-hit nation

by Katarzyna Szalajko

Bishop Artur Wazny of Sosnowiec framed the publication of the partial report as a moment of “deep pain,” “shame” and “necessary purification.”

US-led Board of Peace a ‘colonialist operation,’ Cardinal Pizzaballa says
UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth
Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria
European bishops appeal for unity, warn against ‘idolatry’ of nationalism
Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program

Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit, citing current instability and uncertainty

French priest hears confessions while riding chairlift in the Alps

Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’

Vatican

A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope says

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

Adoption is choosing life

by Katie Yoder

Leo’s Lenten lessons

by Michael R. Heinlein

Setting a road map for Lent

by Deacon Greg Kandra

Reviews

Wuthering Heights

by Joseph McAleer
Meditating on Christ’s passion with St. Thomas More
Hamnet
Movie Review: Sinners
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