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Beyond Lebanon’s famous shrines, these 5 hidden religious sites continue to draw pilgrims

Across Lebanon are lesser-known shrines and monasteries that offer visitors opportunities for prayer, quiet reflection, and a deeper encounter with Lebanon’s rich Christian heritage.

Vatican vegetable garden goes 100% organic

The move to biological farming techniques has been underway for several years in response to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’.

Chicago Archdiocese to pay $5.5 million to 9 abuse victims, attorneys say

The settlement was hailed as a “tipping point and a turning point” regarding allegations of abuse in the archdiocese.

Court says Chicago Archdiocese, Catholic sisters won’t have to submit to state suicide law

The Catholic objectors will be shielded from the law while a federal lawsuit plays out against the state policy.

Claire Lai, daughter of jailed Hong Kong advocate, announces cancer diagnosis

Catholic activist Jimmy Lai’s daughter enters treatment for cancer, Iraq to build largest Marian shrine, canonization cause opens for Belfast priests, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Catholic professor calls families to reclaim the home in a technological age

Christendom College professor John Cuddeback spoke to EWTN News about his new book “The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter,” and treating our homes as places of human flourishing.

Filmmakers bet on human craft over AI for animated St. Francis musical

Director Benjamin Tanaka, executive producer Gabriel Patrick, and composer Ethan Hsu call the project “The Francis Chronicles.”

Catholic tech leaders urge ethical boundaries for AI

Technology innovators said the faithful must harness AI for human dignity.

Aparecida shrine in Brazil set to unveil more artwork linked to Rupnik

The artwork, which bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Rupnik’s style, completes the shrine’s “Biblical Journey” project, which covers its four façades with mosaics depicting biblical scenes.

Pro-life, pro-family champion takes helm of Colombia’s Education Ministry

Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda is a former adviser to the Pontifical Council for the Family.