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Well-traveled Pope Leo knows Spain better than many Spaniards, author says

As an ordinary priest, prior general of the Augustinans and the bishop of Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV traveled extensively in Spain, gaining firsthand knowledge of the country and its people.

Catholic law firm offers guidelines to help school districts uphold parental rights

Guidelines urge districts to “immediately and expressly adopt a parental notice and opt-out policy,” which provides prominent and regular notice that will reach all parents.

U.S. bishops echo Pope Leo’s concern of AI use in war

The bishops urged that “judgments over life and death, the gravest of human challenges, must remain bound to our living consciences.”

World’s oldest priest dies at 110

Ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant served the Diocese of Fulda in Germany for decades. After retiring from active ministry, he remained a confidant, pastor, and spiritual guide for many parishioners.

Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue

The October gathering follows a pastoral letter by Bishop Antonio Suetta on charity, Christian witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel to Muslims living in the diocese.

Illinois diocese asks court to block law requiring it to hire nonbelievers

The Diocese of Springfield says the state Human Rights Act violates its religious freedom, including the right to hire workers who agree with its religious mission.

Prague archbishop, German ambassador mark post-WWII massacre

During the Diocese of Litoměřice's Year of Reconciliation, Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl led a pilgrimage and Mass honoring hundreds killed in Czechoslovakia in 1945.

Cameroon’s bishops renew call for peace, dialogue as nation faces ongoing crises

The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon emphasized that peace must remain a national priority, particularly in Cameroon’s conflict-ridden regions.

June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence

The gathering will function as "a space for mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration of certain issue," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.

Mexican bishop: Lack of mature faith leads Catholics to fall into esotericism

Mexico's bishops have a established a new pastoral ministry to meet the growing need of people experiencing spiritual, moral, and physical suffering, which could also be of malevolent origin.