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In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” [...]

U.S. adults were among those most likely to condemn extramarital affairs as immoral in a study of 25 countries. A Pew Research Center study found ​​Americans are more likely than people in other countries to question the [...]

For Christians, the idea of coincidence is often replaced with the understanding of Providence: the fact that God is present in every moment, but exists outside of time, aware of and present to both past and future. Thus when events seem to eerily fall together, Christians see the hand of Providence at work, and not Read More…

Imagine what a world without wars would be like: Pope Leo

An exhibition in Rome traces how Pope Urban VIII backed the 25-year-old artist behind St. Peter’s soaring bronze canopy — and the decade-long project that helped define Baroque Catholicism. [...]

“As one community of faith, let us come together to pray for peace in our region, for protection over our families, and for an end to violence and fear. United in the Rosary, we place our trust in Our Lady’s intercession and in the mercy of God.” The Church in the Gulf Countries is divided Read More…

Church in Gulf States hosting online 24-hours for peace

The European bishops expressed the Church's moral opposition to any mechanism that would fund abortions and emphasized what women “truly need is effective social, economic, and healthcare assistance.” [...]

In its final report, released on March 3, 2026, a study group tasked with reflecting on “The Mission in the Digital Environment” provided a number of recommendations to the Holy See. Established two years ago by Pope Francis as part of the Synod on Synodality, it encourages the Church to become more familiar with “digital Read More…

Study group proposals for future of digital evangelization

Leaders in every country typically try to justify their actions, especially when they choose to engage in an armed conflict with another nation. At times the rhetoric used can make it seem that violence is the only possible answer and that fighting a battle is truly warranted and “just” in their eyes. What does the Read More…

What does the Catechism say about the concept of a “just war”?

On March 6, 2026, the Pontificio Istituto di Musica Sacra (PIMS) will confer a doctorate honoris causa in Sacred Music upon the Scottish composer James MacMillan, widely regarded as one of the most important Catholic composers of our time. Founded in 1910 by Pope St. Pius X, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music is the Read More…

Scottish composer to get unique Roman honor

Do you have a “rice bowl” sitting on your table right now?  The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl Lenten fundraiser is a common sight in Catholic homes this time of year. CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Read More…

Meatless Lent meals from around the world: Tasty ideas