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Iraq: Cardinal Sako retires as Patriarch of the Chaldean Church
Posted on 03/11/2026 11:22 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
On March 10, 2026, Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphaël Sako. According to a message posted on the Chaldean Patriarchate’s website, he stepped down due to his age. Given that this criterion is not mandatory in the tradition of the Eastern Churches, the Iraqi cardinal’s resignation, in the midst of Read More…
Iraq: Cardinal Sako retires as Patriarch of the Chaldean ChurchPakistani bishops demand probe into death of Christian farmworker
Posted on 03/11/2026 11:03 AM (Catholic World Report)
As EU acts on children and social media, experts ask: What are we protecting them for?
Posted on 03/11/2026 10:18 AM (Catholic World Report)
Spanish bishops: Abortion can never be a right
Posted on 03/11/2026 09:00 AM (Catholic World Report)
Lebanese Christians refusing to flee war zone, fearing occupation of homeland
Posted on 03/11/2026 08:39 AM (Catholic World Report)
Michelangelo rediscovered in a Roman basilica
Posted on 03/11/2026 07:13 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
A marble bust of Christ that has stood quietly inside a Roman basilica for centuries has now been re-attributed to Michelangelo Buonarroti, shedding new light on how the Renaissance master’s works circulated after his death. The sculpture, depicting Christ the Saviour, is housed in the Basilica of Sant’Agnese fuori le mura along the historic Via Read More…
Michelangelo rediscovered in a Roman basilicaWhat is the Chaldean Church? Are they Catholics?
Posted on 03/11/2026 07:05 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
The Chaldean Catholic Church is often mentioned in news reports about the Christians who live in countries such as Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon, where its members have a historical presence. It’s also present in other parts of the world where Chaldean Catholics have emigrated and made their homes. Consequently, during these days when there is Read More…
What is the Chaldean Church? Are they Catholics?Book offers path for navigating neurodivergence with faith
Posted on 03/11/2026 07:02 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
Reading Ginny Kochis’s new book Quirky Catholic Kids: Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy, one thought occurred to me repeatedly: I wish I had this book 10 years ago when my older kids were young. But also, I’m glad I have it now. If your family is blessed with neurodivergent kids, this book may just Read More…
Book offers path for navigating neurodivergence with faithDifferent languages, cultures: All one People of God
Posted on 03/11/2026 06:59 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
Pope Leo continued with his reflection on the Church, drawing from the Second Vatican Council’s document Lumen gentium. He focused the general audience of March 11 on the unity of the People of God, brought together from all nations and languages, and united by one characteristic: Those who belong to it do not pride themselves Read More…
Different languages, cultures: All one People of GodPriest killed in Lebanon: His name means “shepherd,” says Pope
Posted on 03/11/2026 06:51 AM (Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture)
Pope Leo XIV reiterated again his sorrow at the death of a Maronite Catholic priest in the ongoing war in Lebanon. Father Pierre el-Rahi, from the village of Qlayaa in the Diocese of Tyre in southern Lebanon, was killed in an Israeli bombing on Monday, March 9. Pope Leo spoke of his life and testimony at Read More…
Priest killed in Lebanon: His name means “shepherd,” says Pope