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A church, a Jesus statue and a border wall: Inside Trump's latest land acquisition battle

The US government seeks land for a border wall near Mount Cristo Rey. This sacred site is a pilgrimage destination for thousands of faithful people. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces opposes the land acquisition and wall construction. Church officials argue the wall infringes upon religious freedom and desecrates…

The Times of India

Best advice for life by John F. Kennedy: 'Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are...' - inspiring quote by first Roman Catholic president of the United States explains why future belongs to those who embrace change

Life advice by John F. Kennedy: John F. Kennedy emphasized that change is life's constant law. He believed looking only to the past or present misses the future. Embracing new ideas and experiences aids adaptation and personal growth. This forward-looking mindset is crucial for achieving lasting success. Kennedy, the 35th…

The Economic Times

US-Mexico ‘border mass’ honours migrants

NOGALES, Arizona - More than 100 Roman Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the US-Mexico border on Friday evening, urging the US government to treat migrants with ‌dignity and respect.

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Louisiana church sparks backlash by soliciting prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault - but nothing for his victims

Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest who served in Texas and Louisiana, was found guilty of sexual assault in Waco

The Independent UK

Philippine bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings

A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines has launched a fact-finding body to document accounts of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdown

The Independent UK

Pope Leo takes aim at AI in encyclical

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday, Pope Leo XIV set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical – a special papal letter that's sent to bishops in the Roman Catholic Church –…

France 24

Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury in historic encounter at Vatican

The papal audience at the Vatican comes in the 60th anniversary year of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.

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New Orleans woman sues archdiocese over son’s suicide after he was expelled from school

Sara Brannon alleges high school overseen by the Roman Catholic archdiocese was negligent in treatment of her 17-year-old son

The Guardian - US

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside.

The Conversation

Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Believers of Our Lady of Guadalupe flock to her Mexico City shrine, in photos

Devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe gathered at her Roman Catholic shrine in Mexico City to honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary. The dark-skinned Virgin, according to church tradition, appeared to the Indigenous peasant Juan Diego in 1531 and her image was imprinted on his cloak, which is…

The Independent UK

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy

The Independent UK

Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests after talks with Vatican

Officials say two Roman Catholic priests imprisoned on what human rights officials said were politically related charges were freed from prison following talks with the Vatican

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV shares his favourite movies ahead of Vatican special audience with Hollywood stars

Pope Leo XIV will host several film stars and directors at an event this weekend as part of the Roman Catholic Church Jubilee, which takes place every quarter century. The pontiff has shared his favourite films...

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Louisiana: Alexandria diocese files for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims

More than 40 Roman Catholic dioceses have filed chapter 11 claims, 28 of which had obvious indicators of abuse fallout

The Independent UK

From Mexico to Germany, photos capture the Day of the Dead celebrations

People around the world are celebrating the Day of the Dead, blending pre-Columbian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saint’s Day on Nov. 1 and All Soul’s Day on Nov. 2.

The Conversation

How the Day of the Dead is being used to protest violence against women

Known in Spanish as Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead is celebrated every year on November 1 and 2. Blending Mesoamerican, Roman Catholic and pagan roots, this celebration sees families gather in many parts of Mexico and around the world to honour and commemorate their departed loved ones.

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35 'much-needed' new homes to be built on former Catholic church site

A Scottish housebuilder has been granted planning permission to redevelop a former Roman Catholic church site in Edinburgh ...

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Dealers 'selling hard drugs during Mass' in pews and grounds of Westminster Cathedral

Worshippers say Britain’s biggest Roman Catholic church has been overrun with criminals selling illegal substances

Evening Standard

First-look at Father Brown series 13 shows Dame Maureen Lipman in guest role

Filming has wrapped for series 13 of the BBC drama, which follows a Roman Catholic priest who solves crimes.

Reason

SCOTUS GVRs Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Back to New York Purgatory

This case has been pending for nearly a decade, and has been remanded after both Fulton and Catholic Charities Bureau.

The Independent UK

As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers

The announcement that an American cardinal had been elected Roman Catholic Church’s 267th pope had special meaning for a group of students at an international Catholic school in Rome

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12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…

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Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

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