The last historic Christian village in the Holy Land, threatened with annexation by the Jewish state of Israel

Mar 16, 2026 10:31

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Online “relics” of St. Francis spark alarm: Franciscans warn faithful about growing digital fraud

The alarm was raised after listings appeared on popular e-commerce platforms such as eBay and Etsy claiming to offer relics connected to the medieval saint—among them supposed fragments of bone, traces of blood and pieces of clothing attributed to the founder of the Franciscan movement

Mar 15, 2026 18:45

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Photo Gallery: A Look at the Custom Ford Explorer Platinum That Pope Leo XIV Received as a Gift from Chicago

The Explorer was customized with a 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain and 10-speed hybrid transmission, as well as an antenna that’s compatible with the European broadcast radio system. Vanity license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.”

Mar 15, 2026 18:31

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Is Having Faith «Believing Blindly»? Pope Leo XIV Responds

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 15, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 07:54

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The devil’s work: one of the topics discussed with Pope Leo XIV by leaders of exorcists from around the world. Here’s how the meeting went

Orlita and Bamonte also shared a historical note that delighted the Pope: Leo XIV had personally known and appreciated Father Gabriele Amorth, the Italian priest who founded the International Association of Exorcists and who for decades served as one of the most widely known exorcists in the Church

Mar 14, 2026 20:35

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Pope Leo XIV•Vocations

The sacrament of confession (reconciliation or penance), beautifully explained by Pope Leo XIV to young priests and seminarians

Address by the Holy Father to the priests and seminarians who participated in the course on the Internal Forum of the Apostolic Penitentiary

Mar 14, 2026 20:29

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A Church Against the Logic of War: Vatican Voices, Middle East Realities, and the Risk of a Vanishing Christianity

Parolin, speaking on the sidelines of a book presentation dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, framed the current moment as one of dangerous escalation. His message was directed not only at Washington but also at Israel: conflicts must be resolved through diplomacy, not force

Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

The Pope has invited the presidents of the world’s Episcopal Conferences to Rome to discern the steps to be taken to proclaim the Gospel to today’s families, in light of Amoris Laetitia

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The last historic Christian village in the Holy Land, threatened with annexation by the Jewish state of Israel

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London’s Trafalgar Square to Host Landmark 15th Anniversary Performance of the Passion of Jesus on Good Friday

Questions about liturgy: Should the cross be veiled during Lent?

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Online “relics” of St. Francis spark alarm: Franciscans warn faithful about growing digital fraud

Photo Gallery: A Look at the Custom Ford Explorer Platinum That Pope Leo XIV Received as a Gift from Chicago

Is Having Faith «Believing Blindly»? Pope Leo XIV Responds

The devil’s work: one of the topics discussed with Pope Leo XIV by leaders of exorcists from around the world. Here’s how the meeting went

The sacrament of confession (reconciliation or penance), beautifully explained by Pope Leo XIV to young priests and seminarians