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The pontiff encouraged a Rome parish facing poverty and social challenges to show its closeness to those wounded and searching for hope. [...]

At his Sunday Angelus, the pope voiced alarm over violence and fear spreading from Iran across the region. [...]

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. [...]

The history of the Church is marked by women who, through prayer, intelligence, and courage, have left a profound mark on Christian life. Among them are four saints recognized as Doctors of the Church, whose teachings continue to enlighten the faith of millions of people. Their strength, their trust in God, and their decision to follow Him Read More…

Feminine genius reflected in the 4 faces of the female Doctors of the Church

There is something about spring that makes people want to rearrange their entire house. Perhaps it’s the sunlight returning through the windows. Perhaps it’s the first warm breeze that makes us suddenly notice the stack of magazines we meant to sort three months ago. Whatever the reason, spring has long been the unofficial season of Read More…

5 Great ways to give your home a Spring reset

Acedia, or sloth, has been called the characteristic sin of the 21st century, because of our addiction to entertainment and distraction. Acedia can mean we are lazy — or it can mean we keep very busy, but avoid doing what we are supposed to do. Profoundly, St. Thomas Aquinas calls acedia “sadness regarding spiritual goods.” Read More…

Stations of the Cross for the slothful

The new apostolic nuncio to the United States of America noted his feelings at having been chosen by the Pope to represent him in “the Country and the Church where he himself was born and raised.” Italian Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia was named the Pope’s representative to the United States on March 7. He replaces Read More…

New papal rep to USA “honored, humbled” to be in Leo’s own country

Before praying the midday Angelus on this 3rd Sunday of Lent, Pope Leo noted how the Gospel reading of this liturgy and those to come “illuminate the path of those who, at Easter, will receive Baptism and begin a new life.” They are passages to help catechumens (those who are joining the Church) and also Read More…

Pope notes 3 Gospel passages for beginning a new life

As the war in the Gulf is in its second week, Pope Leo again expressed concern about its potential lasting effects. In particular, he mentioned Lebanon. After praying the midday Angelus, he said this: Deeply disturbing news continues to arrive from Iran and the entire Middle East. In addition to the episodes of violence and devastation Read More…

Pope on Mideast: “Deeply disturbing news”