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4 Venezuelans form new community of hermits where Christianity began in Spain

The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.

Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious

We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.

New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict

This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.

Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds

“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.

Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.

Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.

Fate of St. Teresa of Ávila’s left hand to be determined in coming months

The relic needs to be relocated because the convent where it is kept is scheduled to close due to a lack of vocations.

Catholic bishops of England and Wales react to reintroduction of assisted suicide bill

On Wednesday, Labour member of Parliament Lauren Edwards reintroduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which failed to pass the House of Lords in April.

Fact check: Did Iceland really ‘eradicate’ Down syndrome in that country?

A viral online controversy revived the claim that Iceland aborts nearly every baby with Down syndrome; Catholic sources on the ground and Iceland's own data point to a more complicated reality.

Prague cathedral inaugurates new organ in rare ‘awakening’ ceremony

During the inauguration, Prague's archbishop performed an unusual rite of “awakening” the new organ, addressing the instrument and asking it to fill the cathedral with music.