Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Asks Religious Superiors to Rotate in Positions of Authority

The Pope outlined «three important attitudes: ecclesial discernment, careful decision-making processes, and a commitment to accountability for one’s work and to evaluating its results and methods.»

Nov 18, 2025 09:42

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Holy Land

Archaeologists Identify the Site Where Jesus Exorcised the Legion of Demons and the Herd of Pigs

Beyond the archaeologist’s interpretation of the biblical passage, Christian tradition already pointed to Kursi as the site of the miracle, reflected in the ruins of a 5th-century Byzantine Basilica, known as the «Chapel of the Miracle,» on the hill overlooking the port. Some scholars see the representation of pigs in the remains of its mosaic.

Nov 17, 2025 17:25

Rafael Llanes

Religious Freedom

In the Name of Secularism, France Bans Film About the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Marseille City Council issued a statement on October 23, justifying the ban based on a 1905 law that prohibits the exhibition of religious content in public places.

Nov 07, 2025 22:18

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Virgin Mary

Iran, the Land of Radical Muslims, Dedicates Metro Station to the Virgin Mary

The Armenian and Assyrian communities valued the recognition of their faith with this official symbol at the metro station near the Cathedral, built between 1964 and 1970 by the Brotherhood of Saint Sergius, which is the heart of Armenian Christianity in Tehran. It was restored in 2006.

Nov 06, 2025 13:36

Rafael Llanes

Causes of Saints•Testimonies

Eleven Priests Martyred by Communism and Nazism To Be Beatified Following Authorization by Pope Leo XIV

In an audience granted by Pope Leo XIV on October 24, to Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, the promulgation was authorized of the decrees on the martyrdom of Polish priests between 1941 and 1942 «out of hatred for the faith,» in the Auschwitz and Dachau concentration camps, and of Czech diocesan priests murdered between 1951 and 1952.

Nov 01, 2025 12:03

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Woman

Australia: A Region of the Country Bans Biological Men Who Identify as Women from Prisons Designed for Women

The announcement came just days after Katie, a female inmate, was sexually assaulted by Krista Richards, her transgender cellmate, in a South Australian prison; Krista was pretending to be a woman, as reported by Thewing. The Northern Territory Minister commented: «If you’re born male, you go to a men’s prison. At the end of the day, it’s really about the safety of women. This is about women’s dignity.»

Oct 29, 2025 15:40

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Local Church•Vocations

Asia’s Oldest Seminary Turns 360 Years: Where Is It?

The General Regional Seminary College, today known as Tinggi Katolik Seminary, was founded by the visionary Bishops Pierre Lambert de la Motte and François Pallu of the Paris Foreign Missions Society (MEP), initially with the humble name of St. Joseph Seminary.

Oct 19, 2025 06:41

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Local Church

80,000 People Attend Mass Every Sunday… in the Same Church. Of Which Country Are We Talking About?

Thirty Masses are celebrated on weekends in English, Arabic, French, Urdu, and Filipino.

Oct 09, 2025 17:25

Rafael Llanes

Ecumenism

First Divisions Appear in the Anglican Church After Appointment of First Woman as Leader

The appointment of Sarah Mullally has sparked great debate and division. Aged 63, married with two children, her election culminates a ten-year process that introduced female ordination into the Anglican Church, first with the priesthood (1992) and then with the episcopate (2014).

Oct 08, 2025 11:47

Rafael Llanes

Testimonies

Italian Priest Receives Bullet Wrapped in Handkerchief for Speaking Against the Mafia

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi spoke by phone with the priest, expressed solidarity, and confirmed increased protection measures for him.

Oct 02, 2025 06:37

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

The Towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopen to the Public

The exemplary cooperation between institutions, architects, and artisans gives the restoration all the majesty of the Cathedral’s western massif and recalls the historical page of art and faith that bears witness to the French devotion to the Virgin, Mother of Jesus Christ.

Sep 29, 2025 06:39

Rafael Llanes

Homosexuality•Vatican City

LGBT Activist to Run Vatican’s New Laudato Si’ Restaurant

He will work with Phil Stefani of the Stefani Restaurant Group of Chicago. According to statements reported by LifeSiteNews, the chefs even underwent a culinary «audition» for Vatican officials before being confirmed for their positions.

Sep 24, 2025 18:44

Rafael Llanes