The data showed that two-thirds of practicing Catholics prefer to maintain the Church's traditional doctrine on issues relevant to the media, compared to 35% who favour changes.

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The appointment of a woman as secretary is not without precedent—but it is significant. What makes this moment historic is that Sister Merletti will serve directly under another woman: Sister Simona Brambilla, the current Prefect of the Dicastery

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Address of Pope Leo XIV to the members of the Pontifical Mission Societies

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I also underscore the grave concerns expressed by my brother bishops and implore you to address the real and substantial harms that would result from provisions in this bill before it advances further

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The Conference of the Mexican Episcopate (CEM) released a poignant statement mourning the victims and condemning the slaughter as yet another tragic example of the country’s deteriorating security landscape

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According to newly released data from the 2024 Official Catholic Directory, the 175 Latin-rite dioceses in the U.S. celebrated 107,051 weddings last year. Of these, 85,171 were Catholic weddings and 21,880 were interreligious unions—a notable fraction that reflects an increasingly pluralistic society.

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The poll reveals a particularly sharp divide in attitudes toward priests and nuns. Roughly one-third of respondents see them positively, another third negatively, and the remainder remain neutral. Age appears to be a significant factor. Older generations, who likely had personal encounters with clergy in their youth, report more favorable views

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Sherrington's alarm is echoed by a growing number of voices, including members of Parliament such as Edward Leigh, who stated flatly: “If religious orders are forced to facilitate this practice, they will abandon the care homes entirely.”

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Santiago said that one day he “arrived wearing a New York Knicks NBA jersey, and [Bishop Prevost] came up and teased me, saying: ‘Don’t support them, support the Chicago Bulls, they’re better!’

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Interview with Philippine Cardinal Antonio Tagle about his experience at the Conclave

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Verghese V Joseph – In a historic and jubilant moment on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, the faithful gathered in overwhelming numbers filled St. Peter’s

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Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – Sancoale, Goa: On April 24, 2025, the Holy Family Sisters officially inaugurated public devotion to their founder, Fr. Faustino de

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