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Should the Bible influence a country’s laws, or should a president defend the faith of its citizens? This is what a major survey in Latin America reveals
Between altar and state: Catholic clergy formation in China reflects the tightening framework of “Sinicized” religion
Leo XIV turns the consistory into a laboratory for mission and governance
The Pope is met with an attack in Algeria; in Cameroon, he is greeted by an announcement of a ceasefire amid the civil war
This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026
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Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country
Which countries have the greatest religious diversity? Here is the map published in a major study
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Pope Leo XIV received a group of athletes who had participated in the Winter Olympics held in northern Italy Photo: Vatican Media

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises its members not to perform “sex change” operations on children

The decision places the ASPS in uncharted territory. It is the first major U.S. professional medical association to explicitly tighten its recommendations on pediatric gender-affirming surgery, grounding the shift in what it describes as insufficient evidence to support a favorable risk–benefit balance for children and adolescents.

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Faith on screen: Why is religion winning back American audiences, according to a study?

A national survey conducted by HarrisX in partnership with the Faith & Media Initiative, released in late January 2026, examined how American audiences respond to religious themes embedded in mainstream films and television series. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions in Hollywood and point to a cultural moment in which faith is no longer a liability on screen, but often an asset