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Retiring New York Cardinal Dolan says he’s a ‘spiritual granddad’ now

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who recently retired from his role as archbishop of New York, shared his reflections on the nation’s 250th anniversary, ICE, Catholic politicians, and human dignity. The now-retired archbishop of New [...]

Lenten Traditions You Should Know From Europe and Africa

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Bishops of Canada, U.S. and Latin America: ‘No migrant is a stranger to the Church’

The bishops issued a statement this week emphasizing the Catholic Church’s unity and solidarity with the poor, vulnerable and migrants. Bishops from the United States, Canada, and Latin America met this week in Tampa, Florida, [...]

Argentine priest urges bold witness after Latin Mass outside San Francisco abortion facility

“We have to live without fear,” said Argentine priest Father Javier Olivera Ravasi, who hopes to inspire others to act boldly and give witness to life and faith. SAN FRANCISCO — Celebrating a Traditional Latin [...]

Church leads effort to save Bangladesh’s endangered indigenous languages

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has spent decades preserving indigenous languages — but leaders warn only government action can save them permanently. DHAKA, Bangladesh — On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, indigenous communities [...]

450 seminarians compete in sixth annual De Sales Basketball Invitational

The Saint Francis de Sales Shoremen won the championship 56-54 in overtime. Seminarians from 18 seminaries across the country gathered Feb. 13–15 for a weekend filled with basketball, competition, and fraternity during the sixth annual [...]

How the Formula 1 pit stop has saved thousands of babies

Formula 1 teams have helped doctors in NICUs work more efficiently in emergency situations by implementing techniques used during a pit stop. In 2001, Professor Martin Elliott and Dr. Allan Goldman from England’s Great Ormond [...]

From AI-homilies to fellowship: Pope dialogues with his clergy

During a meeting with priests from Rome on February 19, 2026, at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV urged them to “resist the temptation to prepare homilies with artificial intelligence.” The 45-minute dialogue included personal confidences and recommendations, and was made public on Friday. During the meeting, the Bishop of Rome emphasized the need to avoid Read More…

From AI-homilies to fellowship: Pope dialogues with his clergy

Do chores really make children more successful?

Few things spread online faster than comforting parenting claims. Among the most popular is the wonderfully reassuring idea that if your three-year-old helps empty the dishwasher, they are practically destined for greatness. Variations of the story abound: Children who do chores early are supposedly 75% more likely to become successful adults, better adjusted humans, and Read More…

Do chores really make children more successful?

As Ramadan and Lent fall together in ’26, Vatican notes shared journey

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has issued its annual message to Muslims worldwide for the month of Ramadan and the feast of ‘Id al-Fitr 1447 H. / 2026 A.D., highlighting solidarity between Christians and Muslims during a shared season of fasting. The message, dated February 17 and released Friday, is signed by Cardinal George Jacob Read More…

As Ramadan and Lent fall together in ’26, Vatican notes shared journey