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Vatican urges UN to combat homelessness
The Vatican has urged the United Nations (U.N.) to include the homeless in efforts to create sustainable cities, stating that

‘Canticle of Peace’: Leo XIV presents the beauty of music as a path to God
The Holy Father made his remarks at an event organized by the Laudato Si’ Center for Higher Education and the

Catholic anti-trafficking network led by nuns assists 1.2 million worldwide
The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report on July 29. A Catholic anti-trafficking network, led by

1 Untouched Cross Becomes a Powerful Symbol of Hope Amid France’s Historic Wildfires
France is facing one of the most destructive wildfire crises in its modern history, with entire neighborhoods reduced to ash

The Miracle Box: 60 Remarkable Minutes That Reveal the Grace Hidden in Confession
For many Catholics, the confessional remains one of the most misunderstood corners of the faith, associated more with hesitation and

Powerful Ways Medjugorje’s Faithful Are Responding to a Shocking Shrine Vandalism attack
One of the world’s most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites woke up to devastation this week. On July 27, vandals struck

Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold a conference on Confucian-Christian relations in South Korea from Aug. 4–5. The Vatican

Explaining the Vatican’s engagement with contemporary art
Amid the latest Venice Biennale, one of the world’s premier art exhibitions, a senior Vatican official explained why the Catholic

3 Heartwarming Generations: How Korean Grandparents Are Keeping Catholic Faith Alive
For most families planning a vacation, the first questions are usually about hotels, restaurants, or sightseeing. For one Catholic family

Pope Leo XIV: Use AI prudently because it can project ‘an unreal world’
Addressing a youth festival in Brazil, Pope Leo encouraged young people to use both social media and AI appropriately, keeping