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On February 7, during its 37th general meeting, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) elected Hyderabad archbishop Cardinal Anthony Poola as its new conference president. Cardinal Poola succeeds Archbishop Andrews Thazhath of Trichur, a bishop of the Syro-Malabar Church. The election of Cardinal Poola, by secret ballot, is seen as a powerful witness to Read More…

Indian bishops’ conference chooses “outcast” cardinal as new head

Recently actor Kevin James appeared on The Tonight Show to talk about his new romantic movie Solo Mio. While chatting with Jimmy Fallon he jokingly revealed his struggle to resist his new found love of the popular Italian dessert tiramisu, and just how much he missed peanut butter while he was filming in Italy. Starring Read More…

Proof that Jonathan Roumie is the best ever colleague!

“I unite myself spiritually to those who are gathering in Chiclayo, Peru, to solemnly celebrate the World Day of the Sick,” Pope Leo said to Spanish-speaking pilgrims during his general audience on Wednesday, February 11. “I entrust all of you, especially the sick and their families, to the maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Read More…

Pope makes visit to Vatican’s Lourdes, gives shout-out to Peru

“I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” These words from the Book of Revelation (3: 10-11) have both puzzled and inspired Read More…

Prepare for end of the world by … going to the movies this weekend

When I was engaged to get married, the priest gave me some unusual advice. “Your homework? Read the Catechism section on matrimony,” he told my fiance and me.  We were surprised, but went ahead and did what he said.  Honestly, it changed my life. The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage and sexuality is incredibly beautiful, Read More…

This Valentine’s, read the Catechism on marriage

Editor’s note: The following address was given in Sydney, Australia, on February 5th, at the launch of Introducing Communio Theology, written by Professor Tracey Rowland and published by Word on Fire Academic. The late Holy [...]

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo as apostolic nuncio — the Vatican’s “ambassador” — to Haiti. The Holy See Press Office made the announcement on February 11, 2026. The Nigerian archbishop, who was previously nuncio to the Czech Republic, is thus being transferred to the Caribbean, to a post that had been Read More…

As Haiti crisis continues, Pope appoints a new representative

In 22 years, over 240,000 people have received the message of Lourdes by participating in a powerful virtual pilgrimage experience, the only one of its kind.  When Marlene Watkins founded the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers in 2002, her desire was to fill a need for more English-speaking volunteers to assist the Read More…

When you can’t visit Lourdes, this group can bring Our Lady to you

If you hate or despise American ways, if when you think of American history you think first and second and third of its evils, you cannot have any strong interest in the assimilation of immigrants to those ways.