News

News

News

Pope Leo XIV urges halt to Mideast attacks, return to diplomacy

Victoria Cardiel

The pontiff also reflected on the kingdom of God as a treasure that enlarges life and unites people of different backgrounds in Christ.

Major restoration in Minneapolis aims to renew ‘every square inch’ of country’s oldest basilica

The massive church was dedicated in 1915 and became the first basilica in the United States when it was designated as such by Pope Pius XI in 1926.

Hidden for 200 years, vast Baroque murals rediscovered in Vilnius’ St. John’s Church

Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves

Researchers confirmed more than 2,000 square meters — around half an acre — of original 18th-century murals survive beneath later paint in the church at the heart of Vilnius University.

Sedevacantist Scottish monks perform illicit consecration of bishop in spite of warnings of schism

The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer in May announced their rejection of the Second Vatican Council and the popes that have come since.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Lebanese-born archbishop as permanent observer to United Nations

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis previously served as apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

New bill would protect mothers with surrogacy contracts from forced abortions

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Catholic professor discusses Pope Leo’s peace efforts after Vatican’s nuclear weapon, AI conference

The pope has continued to advocate for peace-building and has warned against nuclear weapons and AI being integrated into the military.

Catholic parents of Texas flood victims share witness to faith amid grief

Tessa Gervasini

Blair Harber, 13, and Brooke Harber, 11, were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash floods that devastated parts of the state last year.

Why monks outlive other men: Inside a 30-year study of European monasteries

Bohumil Petrík

A long-running study of German and Austrian monasteries suggests that much of the gap between how long men and women live comes down to how men live, not to biology.

‘Historic moment’: Maronite Church prepares for Patriarch Hoyek’s beatification

Madalaine Elhabbal

The Maronites begin celebrations ahead of beatification, Egypt moves against Christian discrimination, Irish priests press for action on Gaza, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Our Location

1800 Station Rd

Valley City, OH 44280

Contact Us

Quick Links

Share by: