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Institute on Religion and Democracy launches ecumenical ‘Christians for Capitalism’ project

The IRD plans to hold events, publish articles, and offer a semester-long fellowship through its "Christians for Capitalism" project.

U.S. bishops issue wish list to Congress on funding for migration

“Our perspectives on these matters are grounded in Scripture and Catholic teaching, including our belief in the inherent and inviolable dignity of every person,” U.S. bishops wrote to lawmakers.

Archdiocese of Washington removes prominent exorcist over remarks linking UFOs to demonic activity

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti's claims about aerial phenomena and demons "gravely undermined" the Church's teachings, Cardinal Robert McElroy said.

Sister Blandina’s canonization cause clears theological review

“There was no debate” among Vatican theologians, but it was rather a “celebration,” petitioner Allen Sanchez said.

Gaza in need of ‘miracles,’ papal agency says

Catholics and other Christians can “first of all, pray,” Michael La Civita of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association said. Prayer "works miracles, and we need miracles.”

Anti-surrogacy advocates urge UN scrutiny of Greece and Ireland

A French children's rights group has filed formal observations with the U.N. Human Rights Council ahead of November reviews of Greece and Ireland.

French bishops warn proposed bill threatens seal of confession

A bill introduced into France's national legislature specifically targets the seal of confession and would expand government control over state-subsidized private schools.

Franciscan Jubilee Year invites pilgrims to walk in St. Francis of Assisi’s footsteps

Pilgrims flock to Italy as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since the death of St. Francis.

Pope Leo XIV congratulates Neocatechumenal Way on 60th anniversary

The Neocatechumenal Way is present in 138 countries, has more than 115 seminaries, and comprises some 25,000 communities, totaling over 1 million members.

Vatican cardinal returns to native city for beatification of priests killed by communists

Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose family fled communism, will preside as two executed priests become the first martyrs of communism beatified in the Czech Republic.