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

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

Pope notes 3 Gospel passages for beginning a new life

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

Bangladesh’s ‘Mother of Migrants’ brings hope to the vulnerable

Sister Zita Rema of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate has spent decades of tireless service to the poor, the displaced, and the forgotten. [...]

Large family with 13-year-old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart

When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole family would meet Pope Leo XIV, an encounter that was a special blessing for them all. [...]

International student to enter Catholic Church this Easter thanks to Facebook Marketplace

In need of friends, Tzu Ping Liu took to Facebook Marketplace and found not just a great friend but Jesus Christ as well. [...]

Sudanese bishops: Killings in South Sudan mark a “descent into the abyss of human depravity”

Catholic bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have described the recent killings in parts of South Sudan as “a fresh descent into the abyss of human depravity.” At least 178 people were killed on Sunday, [...]

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Hidden with God and completely enchanted by the love of God

Among the other saints and blesseds given for March 7th in the Matyrologium Romanum, one finds the following brief entry: At Florence in Tuscany, the commemoration of Saint Teresa Margaret Redi, virgin, who, having entered [...]

El Paso Diocese declares bankruptcy amid abuse filings, ‘very limited’ financial resources

Bishop Mark Seitz said nearly 20 lawsuits against the diocese led him to file for Chapter 11 reorganization. [...]