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St. Longinus: The Centurion Who Pierced Christ’s Side

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Lebanon’s Patriarchs and Bishops: ‘Persevere in Prayer for Peace’

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Bishops around the world urge prayer for Middle East peace

As war spreads across Iran and several parts of the Middle East, Canada’s Catholic bishops are urging the faithful to turn to one of the Church’s most enduring responses to violence: prayer. In a statement released by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, the bishops expressed “deep concern” about a conflict Read More…

Bishops around the world urge prayer for Middle East peace

Vatican warns against “tech superhuman” myth

On March 4, the International Theological Commission released a striking document that reads almost like a philosophical alarm bell for the digital age. Titled Quo vadis, humanitas? — “Where are you going, humanity?” — the text challenges the growing cultural fascination with technological transcendence and warns against the dream of a “superhuman” future. Approved by Read More…

Vatican warns against “tech superhuman” myth

The Pope’s touching message to the world’s oldest priest

In a world that often celebrates youth and novelty, there is something quietly moving about a life that has endured in faith for more than a century. And this can be seen when Fr. Bruno Kant recently shared the remarkable milestone of reaching 110 years of age. Pope Leo XIV sent warm congratulations to Fr. Read More…

The Pope’s touching message to the world’s oldest priest

Bishop of Southern Arabia prays to martyr-nuns for peace

This past week Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia (which includes UAE, Oman and Yemen), celebrated a Mass in memory of four Missionaries of Charity who were killed March 4, 2016. (See images at bottom of article.) The Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, and was attended by a Read More…

Bishop of Southern Arabia prays to martyr-nuns for peace

American donors give Leo XIV pediatric telemedicine system

On Wednesday, March 4, “Patrons of the World’s Children’s Hospital” donated a “sophisticated next-generation technology telemedicine system” to Pope Leo XIV to provide pediatric healthcare to children in need. The device the Pope received on Wednesday is a Teladoc Lite. According to the manufacturer, this “next-generation technology” unit offers high-quality audio and video and allows Read More…

American donors give Leo XIV pediatric telemedicine system

Need a New England college campus? Free to the right person

For 185 years, Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, was home to generations of college students.  It closed its doors in 2019, but now the picturesque New England campus is being offered for free—if the right recipient can be found. Specifically, a Catholic non-profit organization looking for a new home. Current owner Raj Bhakta bought Read More…

Need a New England college campus? Free to the right person

Pope’s pediatric hospital ranks 6th worldwide, 1st in Europe

Newsweek has named the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital of Rome, which belongs to the Holy See, as sixth on its list of the world’s best pediatric hospitals in 2026. Its oncology department is mentioned for its “standout treatment.” Besides being the sixth on the list, the hospital is the highest-ranking pediatric hospital in Europe. The Read More…

Pope’s pediatric hospital ranks 6th worldwide, 1st in Europe