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Holy Land bishops praise those not responding with violence

In a statement released March 11 from Jerusalem, the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land announced that its planned plenary meeting in Nazareth had been suspended due to security concerns. Instead, bishops and Church leaders gathered online to exchange updates from their respective jurisdictions and discuss the growing challenges faced by local Christians. Read More…

Holy Land bishops praise those not responding with violence

During Lent, a bishop invites people to practice ‘spiritual intelligence’

“Spiritual intelligence is being attuned to God,” the bishop of San Ignacio de Velasco in Bolivia, Robert Flock, explains. [...]

An Apostle of Peace in an Era of War

In this time of war, the Holy Spirit is presenting to us a model for peace.

John Allen, nonpareil Vaticanista

Early Sunday morning, July 28, 2002, things were looking grim for the closing papal Mass of World Youth Day in Toronto. The previous four days had been a tremendous success, symbolized by hundreds of thousands [...]

Four Great Films for Your Lenten Journey

Lenten film recommendations for visual learners: Films that illuminate Christ's Passion and help unite our sacrifices to His on the Cross.

Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Is conclave secrecy dead – and does it matter? (The Pillar): “A new book published on Sunday purports to pull back the curtain on the papal conclave which elected Pope Leo XIV last year.” The [...]

Cardinal Newman: Doctor of Catholic Education, Part One

Editor’s note: The following is Part One (of two) of an address given to The Thomistic Institute of Fordham University on February 26, 2026. Introductory Remarks We are gathered in the month which marks the [...]

Lebanon asks Vatican to help protect threatened Christian villages in the south

Caught between Hezbollah and Israeli strikes, Lebanon’s Christian villages in the South seek Vatican support. [...]

Several cardinals show grave concern about Iran war; McElroy says it’s not a just war

Cardinals in the United States and elsewhere are raising concerns about just war and about the death and destruction caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran. [...]

Pope Leo XIV confers title of ‘monsignor’ on U.S. bishops’ general secretary

Father Michael J.K. Fuller was designated as “chaplain to His Holiness” following a decade of work serving the U.S. bishops. [...]