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Syrian Christians face ‘insecurity’ 1 year after political change
Dec 12, 2025Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Proposed U.S. law would require fathers to financially support pregnant moms
Dec 12, 2025Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology, capable of ‘bringing to light anonymous holiness’
Dec 12, 2025Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 published a new apostolic letter in which he praised Christian archaeology as a work capable of “giving a voice to the silence of history.”
Prayer rally protests Vienna exhibition depicting ‘crucified frog and transgender Mary’
Dec 12, 2025Protesters who rallied outside at the Vienna Künstlerhaus on Monday said an exhibit at the cultural center is an attack on the Catholic faith.
New Carmelite monastery to open in Fort Worth Diocese following scandal
Dec 12, 2025Bishop Michael Olson announced Dec. 2 that the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life gave permission for the new monastery.
Pope warns about risks to Church when intelligence agencies ‘act for nefarious purposes’
Dec 12, 2025In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting their jobs both ethically and morally.
Border czar says Catholic leaders should ‘support’ safety
Dec 12, 2025U.S. border czar Tom Homan said “the Catholic Church should support keeping the community safe” through a secure border and immigration enforcement.
Pope Leo XIV, in meeting with award committee, calls for concrete acts of charity
Dec 12, 2025Pope Leo XIV urged concrete acts of charity and solidarity in a world marked by conflict as he met with the committee that chooses recipients of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
Pope Leo XIV entrusts pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology, capable of ‘bringing to light anonymous holiness’
Pope warns about risks to Church when intelligence agencies ‘act for nefarious purposes’
Pope Leo XIV, in meeting with award committee, calls for concrete acts of charity
Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices
Doug Keck honored with 2025 Mother Angelica Award
Bishops call Illinois assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Pritzker ‘heartbreaking’
Syrian Christians face ‘insecurity’ 1 year after political change
Proposed U.S. law would require fathers to financially support pregnant moms
New Carmelite monastery to open in Fort Worth Diocese following scandal
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
The place where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on Juan Diego’s cloak
Venezuelan authorities prevent Cardinal Porras from traveling, cancel passport
Remnants of chapel where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was originally kept still exist
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Priests, laypeople, Poor Clare nun among 124 20th-century martyrs beatified in Spain
Prayer rally protests Vienna exhibition depicting ‘crucified frog and transgender Mary’
100 years ago today Our Lady appeared to Fatima visionary Sister Lucia in Pontevedra, Spain
Catholic bishops in Europe express concern over EU ruling mandating recognition of same-sex unions
Citing papal teaching, Poland bans Communist Party over totalitarian ideology
Catholic colleges in Bangladesh threatened over conversion claims
Catholic advocates hail Australian social media ban for children as ‘new standard’
Thousands protest corruption in Philippines as Church leaders call for accountability
Philippines bishops’ conference elects Garcera as president, an advocate for synodality
Father Bob and his bicycle: How this 88-year-old priest serves Bangladesh’s disabled children
Rights group hails release of 100 children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school
‘Persecuted and thriving’: Catholic priest on resilience of Christians in Nigeria
Bethlehem lights Christmas tree again while conflict still echoes nearby
Youth, migrant workers, and peacekeepers reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon
DR Congo’s bishops announce construction of national shrine honoring Blessed Anuarite
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Poll: Catholic support for IVF falls below 50% when Church teaching explained
Dec 12, 2025The survey, released by EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research on Dec. 11, polled 1,000 Catholic voters in the United States between Nov. 9 and Nov. 11.
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec 12, 2025In the almost 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, her image has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico.
Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices
Dec 11, 2025Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion of “cultural diplomacy.”
Vatican conference: Our Lady of Guadalupe in light of doctrinal note on titles of Mary
Dec 11, 2025At the conclusion of the conference, Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place at 4 p.m. local time in St. Peter’s Basilica, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV.
