Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican
The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes…
A new Catholic voice for Israel challenges anti-Zionism and antisemitism
What’s happening in the Catholic world when we see key Catholic influencers seeking to turn the Catholic church…
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, Completed After 144 Years Celebrates Gaudí’s Centenary
Antoni Gaudi’s now-completed Sagrada Familia Basilica. a jewel in the crown of Barcelona and the Catholic church Photo…
Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor
The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded…
Israel revealed its true colors after Palm Sunday screw-up
Holy Week in the Holy Land began with online hysteria. After Catholic Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and three prelates…
Israeli police prevent Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre…
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday – NBC Los Angeles
Holy Week begins Sunday with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem shortly before his death.…
Beirut church shelters families fleeing waves of air strikes – The Irish Times
Hanan Abdullah (52) was at home in Beirut’s southern suburbs with her husband and teenage children when the…
Shroud of Turin: Medieval bas-relief hypothesis challenged on scientific grounds
The journal Archaeometry, which had in the past featured a hypothesis of Brazilian researcher Moraes regarding the origin…
Palestinians arrested in West Bank Catholic church fire
Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging part of…
Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Christmas Day message
VATICAN CITY — VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday…
Gaza’s remaining Christians mark Christmas with subdued celebrations
The small number of Christians remaining in Gaza have marked Christmas early with subdued celebrations in the shadow…