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Pope Benedict XVI’s centenary celebrations planned across the globe in 2027

A series of events will take place in 2027 marking the centenary of the birth of the late pope, honoring his legacy and his extensive contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.

Lawmaker calls for allowing crucifix symbol on veterans’ headstones

Nearly 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the change.

Historic Wisconsin parish loses roof during severe weather outbreak

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in East Bristol has stood in the community for over 130 years.

Nearly 500 leaders will gather in Washington, D.C., to read the entire Bible aloud

A wide array of speakers including actors, lawmakers, and advocates will read the Bible from beginning to end to celebrate American faith ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Bishops reaffirm just war limits amid Vance’s pushback on pope’s peace stance

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, have taken issue with the pope’s Gospel teaching on peace.

Knights of Columbus affirms ‘solidarity’ with Pope Leo XIV as Trump escalates criticism

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is asking Catholics to pray for the pope and the president, as President Trump again criticized Leo’s comments about the Iran war.

‘I’ve had an experience with God,’ husband tells wife before fatal diagnosis

“The peace we experienced throughout the entire process of his illness and his death was no ordinary peace,” Virginia Pérez de Santana said. “I know it because we were enveloped by God.”

Algerian Christians ‘encouraged’ by Pope Leo’s visit after church closures

The Algerian government has “shut down, over the course of the last nine to 10 years, almost 50 churches across the country,” Kelsey Zorzi said.

Archdiocese of Dubuque halts weekend Mass at 84 Iowa parishes

As part of an ongoing reorganization due to a priest shortage and declining numbers of churchgoers, the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, announced the parishes that will no longer hold weekend Masses.

Holy See’s diplomacy stands apart from all other states, witness tells Helsinki Commission

“What is clear, is that no other state on earth is even attempting to do what the Holy See is trying to do,” Alexander John Paul Lutz, a Helsinki Commission policy fellow, testified.