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Transforming pain into hope: Patriarch Minassian on Apostolic Visit
Posted on 12/3/2025 10:01 AM ()
In the wake of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon, the Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church reflects on the journey's legacy.
US pauses processing of immigration applications
Posted on 12/3/2025 09:41 AM ()
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety.
Shortage of supplies blights daily life in Gaza
Posted on 12/3/2025 09:26 AM ()
Israel is preparing to open the Rafah crossing to allow Gaza residents into Egypt, officials said Wednesday.
Pope Leo to continue traditionaI visit for Immaculate Conception
Posted on 12/3/2025 08:48 AM ()
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV will continue the papal tradition of visiting the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary near Rome’s Spanish Steps.
Sri Lanka: Local Christian communities offer aid to victims of Cyclone Ditwah
Posted on 12/3/2025 07:24 AM ()
As flooding and landslides continue to devastate Southeast Asia, Catholic and Christian parishes and organizations step up to offer support and “together to alleviate the suffering of the victims.”
Pope: ‘I was thinking of retiring, but instead I surrendered to God’
Posted on 12/2/2025 10:30 AM ()
Aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists about the role of the Holy See, which works “behind-the-scenes” in peace negotiations, so that all parties may lay down arms. Regarding Ukraine, the Pope underlines Europe’s involvement and the important role Italy could play, and answers a question about how he reacted to his election, stressing the importance of giving one’s life to God and letting him "lead the way".
Hope for Lebanon and for the world
Posted on 12/2/2025 10:18 AM ()
Our Editorial Director reflects on the message of hope offered by Lebanon, even amid its suffering, which Pope Leo XIV says is shown by young people who believe in peace, and by families who look beyond differences of belief and welcome those in need.
Lebanon faces renewed instability
Posted on 12/2/2025 09:58 AM ()
Zimbabwe: Bishops urge national renewal, compassion, and responsible stewardship in Advent
Posted on 12/2/2025 08:18 AM ()
As the Church enters the sacred Season of Advent, Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has released a Pastoral Statement titled “Advent Pastoral Message – Remember the Poor,” in which it invites Zimbabweans to use the period as a time of national renewal, both social and spiritual.
Pope Leo at Beirut farewell: 'Choose peace as a way, not just a goal'
Posted on 12/2/2025 05:52 AM ()
Before taking off for Rome at Beirut’s airport, Pope Leo XIV concludes his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, calling for dialogue, fraternity, and reconciliation across the Middle East and expressing his hope that those who “currently consider themselves enemies” may embrace a spirit of fraternity and commitment to peace.