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Former Russian Orthodox ‘foreign minister’ freed after Czech drug probe

Metropolitan Hilarion, once tipped as successor to Patriarch Kirill, was released without charges after Czech police found an unidentified substance in his vehicle.

Leo XIV: Don’t water down Christianity

The pontiff said the Church must respond to religious indifference not by softening the Gospel’s demands but by offering credible witness to Christ.

5 killed, several abducted in fresh attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria

The latest attack occurred on May 21 in the outstation of Kurmin Bongo, in the Dangana District of Kaduna State.

Antoni Gaudí: A model of holiness and dialogue for Spain

Before Pope Leo’s visit to Barcelona, an architect and a priest discuss Antoni Gaudí's holiness and skill, which enabled him to envision Sagrada Família Basilica and transcend deep divisions in Spain.

Salesian sisters go viral after attending San Antonio Spurs playoff game

Salesian Sisters say their viral appearance at the San Antonio Spurs game has drawn an interest in Catholicism.

Vatican offers pastoral support to promote Magnifica Humanitas

The pastoral aid kit includes summaries of key themes, questions for reflection, concrete cases, and prayers along with activities designed for children and young people.

Cubans are coming to parishes saying they haven’t eaten in days, bishop laments

In a country where deprivation is the norm, the situation is exacerbated by deteriorating infrastructure and the U.S. fuel embargo. People are hungry and the Church is striving to meet their needs.

Young Catholics drive record crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage in France

Nearly 20,000 people from 22 countries took part in the three-day walk. An internal study of the pilgrims this year looked at their faith, practice, and motivations.

2 brothers ordained priests on same day in Brazil, fulfilling ‘God’s dream,’ bishop says

Taking different paths to the priesthood, two brothers were ordained on May 23 in their childhood parish, where they had served as altar boys and sang in the choir.

Charles Zech, professor who launched papal-approved church management program, dies at 79

The professor founded and led the Center for Church Management at Villanova University, where he taught economics for years.