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Defense Secretary Hegseth removes top Army chaplain amid Iran war, chaplaincy reform

The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.

Vittorio Messori dies, Italian Catholic journalist and author, defender of the faith

Messori not only converted to the Catholic faith but also used his considerable literary and investigative skills to vigorously defend it.

Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday

The novena originates with Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, OLM, canonized a saint in April 2000, a Polish religious sister and mystic who experienced apparitions of Jesus.

French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIV

A married couple that leads the Teams of Our Lady, founded by newly-declared Venerable Father Henri Caffarel, explains how this lay apostolate helps couples grow together in holiness.

‘Searching for the Messiah’ explores experiences of recent Jewish converts

A film that features the testimonies of people of Jewish origin who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is the long-awaited Messiah.

Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’

In many countries in Europe and South America, Easter Monday, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.

The miraculous origin story of Italy’s famous Easter dove bread

The legend of the “Colomba di Pasqua” (“Easter dove”) dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks.

Archbishop Broglio: War should always be ‘a last resort’

The archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, said it was “hard” to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.

Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary

Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.

Czech bishop’s Easter stout wins medals at international competition

A microbrewery owned by the Catholic Diocese of Litoměřice took home gold and diamond medals at the Czech Brew Star 2026 competition in Brno before its Easter stout received a bishop’s blessing.