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“Go to Mass and confession frequently”: Bishop Francis Malone reflects on faith, vocations, family

Bishop Francis Malone, 75, has served as Bishop of Shreveport, Louisiana, since 2020. Shreveport is the northernmost of the seven dioceses of Louisiana and serves nearly 40,000 Catholics. Shreveport borders Arkansas to its north, with [...]

Southern Arabia Vicariate marks 10 years since Yemen Missionaries of Charity martyrdom

At an Abu Dhabi Mass on March 4, Bishop Paolo Martinelli said Yemen martyrs are a “source of hope” amid today’s turmoil. [...]

Pope Leo XIV congratulates world’s oldest priest on his 110th birthday

Born in 1916 and ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant of Germany turned 110 on Feb. 26 and has been a priest for 76 years. [...]

Christians in South Lebanon refuse to leave their towns as war escalates

As evacuation orders sweep across southern Lebanon, residents are being told to leave their homes; but despite the dangers of a war they don’t want, many have chosen to stay. [...]

Catholic theologians urge Trump to follow just war doctrine as Iran conflict continues

The U.S. and Israel launched joint military strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran last weekend, prompting the regime to retaliate with drone and missile attacks on Israel, American bases and assets, Gulf state airports [...]

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March

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?” [...]

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

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

Church in Gulf States hosting online 24-hours for peace

“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

Study group proposals for future of digital evangelization

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

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

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”?