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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to meet Pope Leo XIV during their state visit to the Vatican in October. This visit comes after a previously scheduled trip was postponed due to Pope Francis’s health issues earlier this year. Buckingham Palace announced the rearranged visit, highlighting the ongoing …

As elections approach in Bangladesh, the Catholic community, along with other religious minorities, faces rising fears of persecution influenced by the growing Islamic fundamentalism in the country following the fall of the Awami League regime. Premananda Haldar highlights the enduring trauma from a 2001 bombing at Most Holy Redeemer Church, …

A tragic massacre attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces has resulted in at least 64 deaths in the St. Joseph of Manguredjipa Catholic Parish in North Kivu, Congo. Victims, many attending a wake, were attacked with firearms and hammers, and some homes were deliberately set on fire, indicating a premeditated …

Today, Pope Leo XIV’s first interview excerpts were released in the book León XIV: ciudadano del mundo, misionero del siglo XXI by Elise Ann Allen. This significant work introduces the pontiff, offering deep insights into his perspectives on various topics, from geopolitics to church synodality. Notably, Leo XIV expressed an …

Cardinal Raymond Burke is set to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass in the Traditional Latin Rite at the Altar of the Chair in St Peter’s Basilica during the annual Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage in Rome this October. The event, organized by the Coetus Internationalis Summorum Pontificum, will take place on Saturday, …

On September 4, Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss peace in the Middle East, focusing on a ceasefire in Gaza amid ongoing conflicts. The Vatican described the talks as “cordial,” highlighting the dire situation in Gaza and emphasizing the need for a …

This summer, Pope Leo XIV announced that St. John Henry Newman would soon be proclaimed a Doctor of the Church, prompting reflections on a recent film, The Life of Chuck, an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. The story follows Chuck Krantz, an accountant who dies at 39, leading an …

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a Christian monastic presence on Sir Bani Yas, a small island in the Persian Gulf, approximately 110 miles southwest of Abu Dhabi. The artifact, a plaster plaque featuring a molded cross, is believed to date back 1,400 years. This find, discovered during the first major …

The rise of LGBTQ ideology mirrors the characteristics of a religious movement, presenting significant challenges to traditional discipleship. This movement has its unique symbols, rituals, and codes of conduct, similar to organized religions. For instance, “gender reassignment” offers a new identity akin to baptism, yet its promise is perceived as …

Pope Leo XIV urged for an end to global violence during a Catholic feast day coinciding with a significant U.S.-Russia summit regarding the Ukraine war. While he did not directly address the Alaska meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, he emphasized the importance of dialogue and peace, …