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By now, the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has been converted into a digital spectacle, parsed, dissected, meme-ified, and moralized across social media platforms. One side is casting Pretti as a canonized martyr against [...]

Even among big pro-life gains, “we shouldn’t kid ourselves that everything is rosy,” said March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter. The 27th annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life emphasized chemical abortion as the most [...]

Catholic observers point out the distinction between Protestant and Catholic understandings of Zionism. The condemnation of Christian Zionism by the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem is prompting varied reactions by Catholics [...]

Amid rising violence, European lawmakers, bishops, and civil organizations are calling for the EU to appoint a special envoy on religious freedom and coordinator of anti-Christian hatred. Growing incidents of violence and heightened security concerns [...]

Some people might be surprised to hear that Christianity in China extends all the way back to the 7th century. But despite this ancient presence and despite China’s global relevance, no full-length translation of the Bible appeared in the Chinese language until the latter part of the 20th century.  The man behind this pioneering translation Read More…

The Franciscan who made 1st full-length translation of Bible in Chinese

This year’s March for Life included the popular Life Fest event, sponsored by the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus, as well as a special message from Pope Leo XIV. The event’s theme? “Because love is the answer.” During the Holy Mass at Life Fest, Bishop Joseph Espaillat preached a passionate homily on Read More…

Bishop’s fiery pro-life message: “You can’t pick and choose”

Once upon a time, fairy tales ended with “and they lived happily ever after.” However, a more honest modern version that was recently shared on social media might read: “So the prince and princess lowered their expectations and lived reasonably contentedly ever after.” It’s funny because it lands uncomfortably close to home. Somewhere along the Read More…

From fairytale to reality: The joy of realistic expectations

The shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil, released the official number of visitors in 2025, and it’s a stunning statistic: 10.5 million! This represents a 15% increase compared to 2024. The Jubilee Year is cited as a factor in the increase of visitors, and as favoring “a more intense living of Read More…

Brazilian Marian shrine received astonishing 10M pilgrims in 2025

At least 18 people have died and 24 remain missing after the passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, officials confirmed as rescue efforts continued. BBC reported that the roll-on/roll-off cargo and passenger vessel was en route from Zamboanga City on Mindanao to Jolo Island in Sulu province with Read More…

Ferry sinks off southern Philippines; at least 18 dead

Pope Leo XIV concluded the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and marked the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul by leading 2nd vespers at the papal basilica named after the Apostle. This celebration is an annual tradition and brings together representatives of various Christian Churches and communities. Pope Leo noted that this year’s Read More…

We are one … let us make it visible: Pope on Christian unity