cna --- The apostolic journey to Africa is to conclude on Thursday, April 23, with a final Mass celebrated by the Pope at Malabo Stadium. The 11-day visit combines pastoral encounters with Catholic communities, meetings with political leaders and civil society, and [...]

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., announced March 11 he has introduced legislation in the Senate that would ban mifepristone, a drug commonly, but not exclusively, used for first trimester abortion. The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion [...]

Father Pierre al-Rahi, a shepherd who refused to leave southern Lebanon, was killed in an Israeli strike. --- In recent days, Christian villages in southern Lebanon have garnered widespread attention across media and social networks, praised for their resilience and [...]

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Pope Leo XIV addressed the military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran during his noon Angelus prayer from the Vatican on Sunday. He called for a ceasefire among “those responsible” and pleaded with them to reopen dialogue [...]

In the communities I’ve observed, there’s a new hesitation over how to respond to infants. --- The bustle of arrival is at its peak around the fifteen-minute mark before service begins on a Sunday morning. A comfortable murmur accompanies families bringing [...]

Pope Leo XIV is moving into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace --- ROME -- ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV moved into the newly renovated papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace on Saturday, taking up residence in [...]

Hindu nationalists in central India last month led a mob that assaulted Christians worshiping in a house church, including women and children, and beat the pastor unconscious. #India #Hindunationalists #pastorbeaten --- Hindu extremists storm house church, beat pastor unconscious, injure children [...]

“Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?” the pontiff asked. --- On Friday, March 13, Pope Leo XIV issued a direct [...]

The Spanish writer Javier Cercas reflects on Pope Leo XIV's Message for the 2026 World Day of Social Communications. Read all   --- The Spanish writer Javier Cercas reflects on Pope Leo's Message for World Day of Social Communications. By Javier Cercas Pope Leo [...]