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Lebanon asks Vatican to help protect threatened Christian villages in the south

Caught between Hezbollah and Israeli strikes, Lebanon’s Christian villages in the South seek Vatican support.

Several cardinals show grave concern about Iran war; McElroy says it’s not a just war

Cardinals in the United States and elsewhere are raising concerns about just war and about the death and destruction caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Pope Leo XIV confers title of 'monsignor' on U.S. bishops’ general secretary

Father Michael J.K. Fuller was designated as “chaplain to His Holiness” following a decade of work serving the U.S. bishops.

Vatican promoting dialogue on Cuba, Cardinal Parolin says

The Vatican secretary of state pointed to recent contacts with Cuban and U.S. officials as the Holy See seeks a dialogue-based solution on the island.

Chaldean patriarch steps down after 13 years, pope accepts resignation

Chaldean Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako has resigned as head of Chaldean Catholic Church.

Priest reported missing found dead in southern Mexico

Another priest gone missing has been found dead in Mexico. So far there has been no statement from the authorities whether foul play was or was not involved.

Georgia appeals court blocks abuse suit against Atlanta Archdiocese, cites statute of limitations

The statute of limitations could not be extended due to a lack of evidence of fraud by the archdiocese, the court said.

Cardinal Mathieu evacuated from Iran, many Catholics leaving the country

Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated from his residence in the Iranian capital and arrived in Rome last weekend after witnessing the first days of military clashes.

Vatican releases program for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Monaco

The one-day visit to the principality on March 28 will include meetings with the Catholic community and young people, as well as a Mass in a stadium.

Vatican to host conference on molecular biology and regenerative medicine

The March 23–24 meeting in Vatican City will bring together scientists, physicians, and bioethicists to examine the ethical challenges of biotechnology from a Christian perspective.