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Pope Leo XIV Urges Roman Rota Judges to Seek Balance Between Truth and Charity

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Another millennial saint? The story of Joe Wilson, the young Scot who inspired a generation

The cause for canonization has been opened for Joe Wilson, a millennial Scot who died at the age of 17 and whose life has inspired an entire generation. “I will always be close to God, [...]

Ancient and New Wisdom on AI, One Year After ‘Antiqua et Nova’

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Pope warns against “misunderstood compassion” in annulment cases

“You are called to guard the truth with rigour but without rigidity, and to exercise charity without omission,” Leo XIV told members of the Roman Rota, received in an audience on January 26, 2026, at the Vatican. He insisted that the proceedings handled by the tribunal, mainly those concerning requests for marriage annulment, must “inspire Read More…

Pope warns against “misunderstood compassion” in annulment cases

New podcast examines global Christian persecution

Aid to the Church in Need–USA and the Faith & Reason Institute have launched a new podcast series, Faith Under Siege, spotlighting Christians who face persecution and violence for their faith across the globe. The inaugural episode features Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, in conversation with author Robert Royal. The Read More…

New podcast examines global Christian persecution

Brief prayers to pray the next time you check your phone

According to recent statistics, most Americans check their phones an average of 186 times per day. This means all throughout the day, typically starting when a person wakes up in the morning until they put their phone down before falling asleep, we are repeatedly taking a look at our screens. For many, checking their phone Read More…

Brief prayers to pray the next time you check your phone

Have you heard of the laughing, singing vision of Our Lady?

As we move through January, long after the Christmas sparkle has dimmed, there’s a timeless story that still glows with relevance: the story of Our Lady of Pontmain, or as she’s also known, Our Lady of Hope. Her feast day — January 17 — has just passed, but her message is strikingly apt at any Read More…

Have you heard of the laughing, singing vision of Our Lady?

Is a Mental-Health Crisis Hiding in the Church’s Pews?

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After Spain’s train wreck, a teen rushed to help

When Americans think of Spain, they often picture Mediterranean beaches, centuries-old churches, or lively cafés. Few would expect a quiet agricultural town to become the center of a national tragedy —and even fewer would imagine a teenager emerging as one of its defining figures. That is what happened in Adamuz, a small town in southern Read More…

After Spain’s train wreck, a teen rushed to help