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Following the killing of a Mexican drug lord in a military operation and subsequent organized crime violence erupting in various parts of the country, Mexico’s Bishops are calling for restraint, prayers, and prudence, warning against unnecessary travel at this time. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “Peace I leave with you; my …

Outbreaks of measles at several Catholic sites around the U.S. have reignited debates about vaccines. What does the Church teach? By Daniel Payne February 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET Reports of measles outbreaks at several Catholic sites around the U.S. recently have raised fears of disease exposure and reignited debates …

FROM THE ARCHIVES:  WASHINGTON (CNS) – He doesn’t exactly advertise it, but the “king of Queens” is a Catholic family man. Kevin James, who played Doug Heffernan for nine seasons on the CBS sitcom and has since branched out into movies, has no problem talking about his values and how …

Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. By Hannah Brockhaus February 22, 2026 at 12:14 PM ET Hundreds of pilgrims lined up before dawn on Sunday to be among the first to pray before the exposed relics of St. Francis in …

More than a dozen U.S. prelates, including the leader of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, have urged the school to change course. By Daniel Payne February 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET U.S. bishops are continuing to criticize the University of Notre Dame over its controversial decision to appoint a …

With the installation of the upper arm of the cross on the Tower of Jesus Christ, carried out in Barcelona on February 20, 2026, the Sagrada Família has completed the external works of its central tower, the highest point of the basilica. Interior work on the structure will continue throughout …

Catholic bishops are expressing opposition to a planned increase in migrant detention capacity. By Tyler Arnold February 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET Catholic bishops are voicing their objection to a plan from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase capacity of migrant detention centers as President Donald Trump pushes …

Five Spanish Franciscan friars, collectively known as the “Georgia Martyrs,” will be beatified in Savannah, Georgia, on Oct. 31. By Kate Quiñones February 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM ET The five Spanish Franciscan friars collectively known as the “Georgia Martyrs” will be beatified in Savannah, Georgia, on Oct. 31, according to …

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan spent Ash Wednesday distributing ashes on the streets of Waterford City. By Patrick J. Passmore February 18, 2026 at 2:49 PM ET Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore in Ireland spent Ash Wednesday on the streets of Waterford City administering ashes to the city’s Catholic population. In …

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, announced that the Holy See “will not participate in the Board of Peace,” promoted by the U.S. president to address Gaza and other conflicts. By Walter Sánchez Silva February 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, announced on …