1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1069+ words) On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's Rome synagogue visit, American Jewish and Catholic leaders promoted shared priorities. American Catholic and Jewish leaders and community members gathered April 16 at the St. John Paul II National Shrine…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1637+ words) Some see younger Catholics" skepticism of Israel"s actions as a shift away from outdated ideology, while others warn that online formation is fostering hate. When Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Catholic Church"s top authority in the Holy Land, was…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago  (809+ words) Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the act "a grave affront to the Christian faith." An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ"s crucifixion in a Catholic village in southern Lebanon, which prompted a criminal…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (745+ words) A French Catholic aid leader said conditions in southern Lebanon have become untenable. A Vatican humanitarian convoy carrying the apostolic nuncio to Lebanon, Archbishop Paolo Borgia, was forced to turn back Tuesday, April 7, after becoming trapped in heavy crossfire between…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1006+ words) Jesuit Father Anthony Wieck was leading a group of pilgrims in Jerusalem when the U. S. and Israel began launching strikes against Iran. A Jesuit priest says he has a "much larger perspective" of the crisis of war after fleeing the Holy…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1633+ words) California state officials who reportedly have said they informed San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone about their intention to remove a 22-foot-high statue of St. Jun'pero Serra from a rest area off Interstate 280 aren't telling the truth, the archbishop told the…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (716+ words) A new animated film called David tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath. Created by Sunrise Animation Studios, the film aims to bring the story of David to…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (162+ words) Attacks and counterattacks between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, have created a dire situation for Christians in the Israel-Lebanon border region. COMMENTARY: The greatest hope of the people of Rmeish is to live in peace. Israel and Hezbollah have…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (857+ words) On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice. Pope Leo XIV on Easter Sunday called for peace throughout the world, urging Christians…...

11+ mon, 23+ min ago  (691+ words) Film that highlights the heroic role of chaplains is available to rent this week. Looking for an uplifting watch this long weekend? Consider Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey, available to rent or buy starting on May 23. Fighting Spirit shines…...