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Catholic book clubs: Tips for building community and growing in faith

Two leaders of Catholic book clubs share their experiences about what makes a good club.

Research shows Catholic youth ministers are experiencing more complex roles

A new report found that, overall, younger generations of pastoral leaders have greater concerns about ministry demands today.

Pope Leo XIV urges halt to Mideast attacks, return to diplomacy

The pontiff also reflected on the kingdom of God as a treasure that enlarges life and unites people of different backgrounds in Christ.

Major restoration in Minneapolis aims to renew ‘every square inch’ of country’s oldest basilica

The massive church was dedicated in 1915 and became the first basilica in the United States when it was designated as such by Pope Pius XI in 1926.

Hidden for 200 years, vast Baroque murals rediscovered in Vilnius’ St. John’s Church

Researchers confirmed more than 2,000 square meters — around half an acre — of original 18th-century murals survive beneath later paint in the church at the heart of Vilnius University.

Sedevacantist Scottish monks perform illicit consecration of bishop in spite of warnings of schism

The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer in May announced their rejection of the Second Vatican Council and the popes that have come since.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Lebanese-born archbishop as permanent observer to United Nations

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis previously served as apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

New bill would protect mothers with surrogacy contracts from forced abortions

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Catholic professor discusses Pope Leo’s peace efforts after Vatican’s nuclear weapon, AI conference

The pope has continued to advocate for peace-building and has warned against nuclear weapons and AI being integrated into the military.

Catholic parents of Texas flood victims share witness to faith amid grief

Blair Harber, 13, and Brooke Harber, 11, were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash floods that devastated parts of the state last year.