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Holy See's diplomacy stands apart from all other states, witness tells Helsinki Commission
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (663+ words) April 14, 2026 Madalaine Elhabbal News Briefs 0 Print "What is clear, is that no other state on earth is even attempting to do what the Holy See is trying to do," Alexander John Paul Lutz, a Helsinki Commission policy fellow, testified. The…...
Chicago priest resigns after archdiocese discovers misuse of parish funds
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (394+ words) April 14, 2026 Daniel Payne News Briefs 0 Print Father Kenneth Anderson violated "a number of core archdiocesan policies," Cardinal Blase Cupich told parishioners. A priest in Chicago has resigned after the archdiocese found that he misused parish funds for "personal expenses," Cardinal…...
Leo XIV: True power comes from virtue, not strength
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (1210+ words) April 14, 2026 Ishmael Adibuah News Briefs 0 Print The pontiff discussed the legitimate exercise of authority in a message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV emphasized that technological, economic, and military power must be directed toward…...
The heroic life of papal biographer Vittorio Messori
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (1210+ words) April 14, 2026 Nicol's de C'rdenas News Briefs 0 Print The editor of the Spanish editions of Messori's books shared in an interview with ACI Prensa some key insights into Messori's work and life, including the secret behind his heroic love for the…...
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (1178+ words) April 14, 2026 EWTN News Staff News Briefs 0 Print The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April. Pope Leo XIV toured several major religious sites in Algeria on April 13 and 14, visiting with the local Catholic community and meeting…...
U. S. bishops launch annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (689+ words) April 14, 2026 Gigi Duncan News Briefs 0 Print The appeal, collected in most dioceses April 2526, supports dioceses and eparchies that rely on outside assistance to sustain sacramental and pastoral ministry. Catholics across the United States are once again invited to support the…...
Catholic scholars reflect on the American experiment at 250
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (1656+ words) April 14, 2026 Tessa Gervasini News Briefs 0 Print "Endowed by Their Creator: Catholicism, the Declaration of Independence, and the American Experiment at 250" was co-hosted by The Catholic University of America and the University of Notre Dame. "Endowed by Their Creator: Catholicism, the…...
Pope Leo XIV reminds biblical scholars: Christ's compassion toward all who suffer is "profound'
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (751+ words) April 14, 2026 Victoria Cardiel News Briefs 0 Print In a letter to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is meeting this week, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to Christ's compassion for the sick and suffering. In a message to members of the Pontifical…...
Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (1793+ words) April 14, 2026 Victoria Cardiel News Briefs 0 Print In a letter to the College of Cardinals, the pope said the exhortation remains "a significant point of reference" and urged renewed missionary boldness across the life of the Church. Pope Leo XIV has…...
Pope Leo XIV visits ancient Hippo in return to the roots of his vocation
15+ hour, 40+ min ago (986+ words) April 14, 2026 Marco Mancini News Briefs 0 Print In Algeria, the pope visited the archaeological site of the city where St. Augustine served as bishop. ANNABA, Algeria " Pope Leo XIV traveled Tuesday from Algiers to Annaba " ancient Hippo " in what for the…...