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Christian communities in Middle East face mounting pressure, bishop says

War, economic instability, and emigration are driving a decline in Christian communities across the Holy Land, said Bishop Iyad Akram Twal, auxiliary bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

Pope Leo XIV sends 100K euros to Venezuela for humanitarian aid after major earthquakes

Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24.

Choir sets the Parable of the Prodigal Son to Gregorian chant

Three siblings dramatize the story of the prodigal son in a video accompanied by melodious Gregorian Chant with the hope of reaching today's prodigals with the saving mercy of God.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump’s asylum policies that bishops opposed

The policies allow the government to limit the number of asylum claims they process and terminate the temporary protected status of Haitians and Syrians.

Franciscan University professors urge SSPX to desist from schism

Franciscan University professors call on SSPX to scrap consecration of bishops and a Courage International priest offers Catholic schools guidance on "Pride Month," in this week's education roundup.

Owensboro Bishop ends only Traditional Latin Mass in western Kentucky

Bishop William Medley is halting the Traditional Latin Mass option in the diocese, but will allow the parish to offer the Novus Ordo Mass in Latin and ad orientem.

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: The toll and path forward to overturn

Euthanasia is on the rise in Spain, and as its destructive effects become more apparent, ethics professionals are offering recommendations to prevent and ultimately eliminate the practice.

Trump administration cuts $67 million in funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is cutting grants for teenage pregnancy prevention programs that promote abortion, sexual activity for minors, or transgender ideology.

Anti-death penalty Catholic group applauds Ohio governor for sparing condemned man

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine commuted the death sentence of a 64-year-old man with intellectual disabilities.

Netherlands records first euthanasia death of child under 12 after law expansion

The death prompted renewed ethical concerns from Catholic and pro-life advocates.