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Archbishop Coakley calls for restraint, diplomacy, and peace as hostilities escalate in Middle East

The USCCB president called for the protection of innocent lives and asked for the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace, in his statement Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV urges ‘unconditional love’ amid hardship

Visiting a parish in Rome, the pope preached on the Transfiguration and Abraham’s journey of faith.

Irish bishop says young Catholics are seeking doctrinal solidity

Echoing what seems to be a growing phenomenon, Bishop Niall Coll said young Catholics in Ireland are looking for clarity, coherence, and tradition in their search for truth.

Meet the priest who grew up in the Peruvian Andes and was confirmed by Pope Leo XIV

Newly ordained Father Erlin Pérez Vásquez shares his journey to the priesthood and the incredible blessings he received along the way.

Pope Leo XIV urges diplomacy amid Iran tensions

The pontiff warned that “stability and peace are not built with mutual threats” and appealed for dialogue to avert a wider crisis.

Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s voice needed ‘more than ever’

Bowman’s ability to see the dignity of each individual, and embrace all gifts and cultures, is an essential message for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Gulf bishop urges calm and daily rosary as Iran retaliates after U.S., Israeli strikes

Iran’s retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28 quickly spilled beyond Israel, with missiles and drones aimed at multiple countries hosting U.S. forces.

Meta blocks AI chatbot from discussing abortion with minors

A roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Students pray for Notre Dame’s Catholic identity after dispute over pro-abortion professor

The event was originally planned as a protest in response to the university’s appointment of abortion advocate Professor Susan Ostermann as the head of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.

‘Cuba will soon achieve the freedom it hasn’t had in 67 years,’ top U.S. diplomat in Havana says

Mike Hammer, the top U.S. diplomat in Cuba, said there are high-level exchanges with people within the Cuban regime and expressed hope for a peaceful transition to democracy.