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Who Was Pope Leo XIV Before He Became Pope?
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (403+ words) Vatican, 04 May, 2026 / 12: 42 pm (ACI Africa). The faithful curious about who Pope Leo XIV was before his election to the papacy now have a new window into the Augustinian spirituality that shaped him. The Order of St. Augustine and the Vatican…...
Journey Home - Patrick Correa - Former Atheist
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (90+ words) Patrick Correa's mom was Pentecostal, but his dad was an atheist. At age 15, after his brother's suicide, Patrick decided he was an atheist as well. In 2004, at the age of 29, he hit rock bottom and had a born-again experience, going…...
Corpus Christi Bishop Emeritus Gracida known for outspoken leadership
50+ min ago (67+ words) See how Bishop Emeritus Ren" Gracida shaped Corpus Christi diocese'Corpus Christi Caller-Times See how Bishop Emeritus Rene" Gracida shaped Corpus Christi diocese During his years as head of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Bishop Emeritus Rene" Henry Gracida was an…...
Synod releases final reports on selection of bishops, emerging issues
33+ min ago (643+ words) The Final Reports of Study Groups No. 7 & 9 reaffirm that discernment lies at the heart of selecting a bishop, while adopting specific theological criteria to discern how to address the most difficult questions facing the Church, according to Cardinal Mario Grech,…...
Catholic Bishops demand probe into Karnival Kingdom Festival over alleged public nudity
56+ min ago (26+ words) The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an immediate investigation into the recent Karnival Kingdom Festival, condemning acts of public nudity witnessed during the event....
Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named bishop
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (718+ words) The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U. S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown policies. Pope Leo XIV announced Friday the appointment of the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, an auxiliary bishop…...
Odisha: 25 Years of Grace and Service, Kerubadi Mission Son Draws Hundreds in Joyful Unity
54+ min ago (651+ words) A New Home for the Community! By Purushottam Nayak " Kerubadi, Odisha: A profound sense of joy, gratitude, and unity marked the Silver Jubilee celebration of priesthood of a beloved son of Kerubadi New Mission Station of archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar as…...
Priest turns down appointment as Tagbilaran bishop
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (189+ words) A Catholic priest appointed by Pope Leo XIV to become bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran on Tuesday announced he will decline the post. "After much prayer and careful discernment" I sincerely ask for your understanding regarding this change of…...
Tagbilaran bishop-elect backs out of appointment
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (224+ words) THE Diocese of Tagbilaran in Bohol will remain without a shepherd. This after Bishop-elect Gerardo Saco Jr. decided on Tuesday, May 4, 2026, to back out of his appointment by Pope Leo XIV last March 25. "After much prayer and careful discernment, I…...
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
13+ hour, 44+ min ago (609+ words) By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer Against this backdrop, there has been a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems. A positive view of religious faith's…...