United States to Exhibit Largest Collection of Vatican Treasures Outside Europe

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The exhibition will be presented at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota

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U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

The plenary will begin with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the USCCB, delivering his final address to the bishops as USCCB president

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Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The text, grounded in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the Church’s own liturgical guidelines, does more than regulate. It listens—to the evolving musical language of local communities, to the pastoral need for inclusion, and to the perennial truth that song in worship is not performance, but prayer

Oct 22, 2025 22:19

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The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

The document, the fruit of contributions from parishes, dioceses, associations, and religious movements across the country, unfolds along three main lines: the renewal of ecclesial practices and mentality, the formation of believers, and the shared responsibility in Church governance

Oct 22, 2025 22:12

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Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

In the end, prosecutors found no basis to substantiate the alleged crimes. The case will therefore be formally archived, with no charges filed.

Oct 21, 2025 15:48

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Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

The report analyses the situation in 196 countries and documents serious violations of this right in 62 of them. Of these, 24 are classified as countries of “persecution” and 38 as “discrimination”.

Oct 21, 2025 15:45

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U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need