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Archdiocese of Dubuque Halts Weekend Mass at 84 Iowa Parishes
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (857+ words) As part of an ongoing reorganization due to a priest shortage and declining numbers of churchgoers, the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, announced the parishes that will no longer hold weekend Masses. The Archdiocese of Dubuque is halting weekend Masses at…...
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where There Is Conflict the Church Brings Reconciliation
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (1219+ words) At the Basilica of St. Augustine, the pontiff urged Christians to bear witness through 'simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day.' ANNABA, Algeria " Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to the land of St. Augustine…...
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Visits Algeria During His First Papal Trip to Africa
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (515+ words) 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 with Islamic dignitaries during the first leg…...
The Time Venerable Fulton Sheen Gave a Conference for 270, 000 People in St. Louis
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (811+ words) When Venerable Fulton Sheen is beatified this September in St. Louis, it will mark the second time that the singular Catholic personality has drawn crowds of thousands to the downtown of the "Rome of the West." The last time was…...
Society of St. Pius X to Consecrate Bishops Without Rome's Approval, Courting Excommunication
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (731+ words) The plan threatens to harden a decades-old split between the traditionalist group and the Vatican. The Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) announced Monday that it plans to consecrate new bishops on July 1 even without authorization from the Holy…...
Pope at Easter: "May Christ, Our Passover, Bless Us and Give His Peace to the Whole World!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (857+ words) On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice. Pope Leo XIV on Easter Sunday called for peace throughout the world, urging Christians…...
St. Peter's Basilica Marks 400 Years With Newly Opened Areas and Digital Access
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (965+ words) The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter's " including the full terrace " and roll out a "Smart Pass' digital entry system as it marks the basilica's 400th anniversary. As the Basilica of St. Peter approaches the 400th anniversary of its consecration,…...
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV's Urbi et Orbi Message
1+ week, 1+ day ago (767+ words) In the light of Easter, let us allow ourselves to be amazed by Christ! Let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us!" Editor"s Note: On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Pope Leo XIV offered his…...
Pope Leo XIV at Monaco Stadium Mass: Wars Are 'the Result of the Idolatry of Power and Money"
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1113+ words) The Holy Father during his homily at Monaco's Lucas II Stadium urged the faithful to "not get used to the rumble of weapons or the images of war." Pope Leo XIV on March 28 condemned all military conflicts, which he argued…...
Leo XIV: True Power Comes From Virtue, Not Strength
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (487+ words) 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 common good. In an address…...