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Did the pope call out Trump on Iran? Amid escalating U.S. military action in Iran, Pope Leo XIV issued a forceful call for peace in the Middle East. The internet made it about Trump.

Amid escalating U.S. military action in Iran, Pope Leo XIV issued a forceful call for peace in the Middle East. The internet made it about Trump.

Vatican theological commission warns of replacing God with 'a world governed by machines' The Vatican's International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a "world ruled by machines," it risks replacing the "living God" with a counterfeit "...

The Vatican's International Theological Commission has warned that if humanity places total trust in technology in a "world ruled by machines," it risks replacing the "living God" with a counterfeit "virtual God."

Court allows subpoena of Archdiocese of Seattle in abuse investigation A Washington state appeals court has ruled that the state's attorney general can subpoena religious organizations — including the Archdiocese of Seattle — for records related to alleged sexual abuse, ...

A Washington state appeals court has ruled that the state's attorney general can subpoena religious organizations — including the Archdiocese of Seattle — for records related to alleged sexual abuse, as part of determining whether charitable funds were used to cover up such actions.

Drone strike on Iraqi Catholic church complex reopens old wounds The Catholic community in northern Iraq has been shaken by the attack of an explosive drone hitting the Chaldean Catholic complex in Ankawa, outside of Irbil.

The Catholic community in northern Iraq has been shaken by the attack of an explosive drone hitting the Chaldean Catholic complex in Ankawa, outside of Irbil.

For Catholic Sisters Week, US sisters spotlight stories of their ministries Catholic Sisters Week, which runs March 8-14 starting on International Women's Day, shares the stories of U.S. Catholic sisters to bring greater visibility to the vocation.

Catholic Sisters Week, which runs March 8-14 starting on International Women's Day, shares the stories of U.S. Catholic sisters to bring greater visibility to the vocation.

War in Iran fails just war test "Although the Catholic Church has had a pacifist approach to international relations since the Second World War, it still recognizes that war can be waged lawfully if certain conditions are met," writ...

"Although the Catholic Church has had a pacifist approach to international relations since the Second World War, it still recognizes that war can be waged lawfully if certain conditions are met," writes Mathew N. Schmalz.

Is Texas a bellwether or a one-off? NCR's Michael Sean Winters would be surprised if the Democrats pick up the Texas Senate seat in November.

NCR's Michael Sean Winters would be surprised if the Democrats pick up the Texas Senate seat in November.

Catholic sisters call U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal, immoral "This is not going to bring security to the region and it's not going to bring peace," St. Joseph Sr. Barbara Bozak said of the strike on Iran. "We had no right to do it."

Sisters and lay representatives of sisters' congregations, as well as leaders of Catholic peace organizations, are condemning in the strongest possible terms the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, calling it illegal, immoral and potentially destabilizing.

Vatican synod study group proposes creation of pontifical commission for new technologies A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new "Pontifical Commission for Digital Culture and New Technologies" in the first of 15 synod study group reports expected in the co...

A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new "Pontifical Commission for Digital Culture and New Technologies" in the first of 15 synod study group reports expected in the coming weeks.

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintain...

Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more victims.

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintain...

Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more victims.

Vatican's top diplomat says preventive wars risk setting world 'ablaze' "The force of law has been replaced by the law of force, with the conviction that peace can arise only after the enemy has been annihilated," said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Nations acting on their own accord and without recourse to international consensus risk setting the world "ablaze" through conflict, the Vatican's top diplomat said in reference to the war in the Middle East.

Gallup Poll: Fewer than half of Americans say religion is 'very important' in their lives Religious service attendance reveals a picture of steady decline. A majority of U.S. residents — 57% — say they rarely or never attend religious services.

Religious service attendance reveals a picture of steady decline. A majority of U.S. residents — 57% — say they rarely or never attend religious services.

In India, sisters bring laughter and healing to Kerala's elderly "We realized that loneliness was a way of life for many," Nazareth Sr. Sheela Palamoottil said.

"We realized that loneliness was a way of life for many," Nazareth Sr. Sheela Palamoottil said.

Amid escalating attacks, Catholic groups visiting Holy Land are stranded Catholic pilgrims visiting the Holy Land have been stranded in Israel and the West Bank after the rapid escalation of hostilities between the U.S., Israel and Iran triggered widespread airspace closur...

Catholic pilgrims visiting the Holy Land have been stranded in Israel and the West Bank after the rapid escalation of hostilities between the U.S., Israel and Iran triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.

Pope Leo is right: Preaching cannot be automated "Preaching cannot be automated because preaching is not the mere transmission of information. It is a personal act of mediation between the Word of God and the people of God," writes Fr. Enzo Del Broc...

"Preaching cannot be automated because preaching is not the mere transmission of information. It is a personal act of mediation between the Word of God and the people of God," writes Fr. Enzo Del Brocco.

Catholic parishes: Please preach about organ donation this Lent Signing up as a donor is only part of the process. Donors must also educate their loved ones, so their wishes are understood and followed.

Signing up as a donor is only part of the process. Donors must also educate their loved ones, so their wishes are understood and followed.

Lay Indianapolis group promotes Catholic support for LGBTQ+ community Catholic Allies wants to connect with parents of school-aged children. But the group also wanted to collaborate with Catholic teachers, principals and clergy.

According to Kate Berry, the co-founder of Catholic Allies, there had never really been a grand plan to start an organization to promote love and respect for the LGBTQ+ community among Catholics in Indianapolis.

Lebanese archbishop: Innocents are 'paying the price' of Middle East war As the scourge of war spreads across the Middle East, including Lebanon, the ones paying the ultimate price are the innocent men, women and children who want to live in peace, said Melkite Greek Catho...

As the scourge of war spreads across the Middle East, including Lebanon, the ones paying the ultimate price are the innocent men, women and children who want to live in peace, said Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Georges Iskandar of Tyre.

Editorial: War in Iran is a reckless venture We have gone to war on the bluster and wish of a president for whom reality and facts are transactions amenable to his needs of a given moment.

We have gone to war on the bluster and wish of a president for whom reality and facts are transactions amenable to his needs of a given moment.

Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran President Trump's decision to initiate major combat operations against Iran in concert with Israel has raised debate within Congress over its war powers prerogatives.

President Trump's decision to initiate major combat operations against Iran in concert with Israel has raised debate within Congress over its war powers prerogatives.

No matter who is president, our immigration system is unjust Ben Anderson writes that Catholics must confront a fundamental question: "While today's spectacle is undeniably worse in degree than the deportations of the last 20 years, is it really any different i...

Ben Anderson writes that Catholics must confront a fundamental question: "While today's spectacle is undeniably worse in degree than the deportations of the last 20 years, is it really any different in kind?"

Climate change, crowds prompt maintenance on Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' Visitors often reach the Sistine Chapel overheated after walking through non-air-conditioned galleries. Combined with rising temperatures those conditions have led to more sweat in the sacred space.

Visitors often reach the Sistine Chapel overheated after walking through non-air-conditioned galleries. Combined with rising temperatures those conditions have led to more sweat in the sacred space.

Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy Pope Francis highlighted the idea of accompaniment in his 2013 apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium ("Joy of the Gospel").

Pope Francis highlighted the idea of accompaniment in his 2013 apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium ("Joy of the Gospel").

Sorrow, shock, prayer for Catholics in Middle East as US and Israel strike Iran Bishop Aldo Berardi, apostolic vicar of northern Arabia — who shepherds the estimated 2.2 million Catholics — urged the faithful "to remain calm, united in prayer, and attentive to the safety of every...

Catholics across the Middle East are reeling with shock and sorrow, and responding with prayer, amid joint strikes Israeli and U.S. forces launched on Iran Feb. 28.

In 'El Mencho's' last redoubt, a crucifix, saint candles and a handwritten psalm One expert said that Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes' case reflects not so much a traditional Christian religious fervor, but rather a "popular religiousness, a religiousness of the immediate, of everyday ...

Items found inside the final redoubt in Jalisco state of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican army on Feb. 22, revealed a side to the feared cartel boss few would have imagined: his religious fervor.

Catholic clergy call for prayer, peace after US-Israel attacks on Iran, retaliatory strikes Catholic clergy are calling for prayer and peace following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Feb. 28 that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as well as senior leaders and civilians.

Catholic clergy are calling for prayer and peace following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran Feb. 28 that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as well as senior leaders and civilians.

Pope warns of 'tragedy of enormous proportions' after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran The Independent News Source

Pope Leo XIV issued a "forceful appeal" to end increasing violence in the Middle East as the United States, Israel and Iran continue to exchange missile strikes and threats of escalations, warning of the risk of a "tragedy of enormous proportions."

USCCB president: Prayer, diplomacy needed in Middle East to avert 'tragedy of immense proportions' In a March 1 statement, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned the "growing conflict risks spiraling into a wider regional war."

In a March 1 statement, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, warned the "growing conflict risks spiraling into a wider regional war."

March 1, 2026: Second Sunday in Lent Scripture for Life: The story of the Transfiguration bids us to let go of inadequate images of God in order to discover something new. Free of our preconceptions, we can be surprised by God's unimagin...

The story of the Transfiguration bids us to let go of inadequate images of God in order to discover something new. Free of our preconceptions, we can be surprised by God's unimaginable designs.