by Bob Wurzelbacher In an age that prizes autonomy above almost every other value, assisted suicide is often presented as a compassionate response to suffering. Advocates frame it as mercy for the terminally ill and freedom for those facing pain or dependency. Yet, beneath the reassuring language of “aid in …

Pope Leo XIV appeals to Afghanistan and Pakistan to return to dialogue after recent clashes, and prays for victims of heavy flooding in Brazil. By Devin Watkins Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke out earlier this week after Pakistan accused its neighbor of harboring insurgents, with both sides carrying out …

Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace, as violence escalates in the Middle East after the US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran. By Devin Watkins Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” over recent events in …

Israel and the United States launch joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities. By Nathan Morley Israel and the United States carried out joint strikes on Tehran and several other Iranian cities early Saturday, targeting the office of Iran’s supreme leader, the presidential compound and multiple military sites …

Following explosions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia suspends all Church activities and appeals to the faithful to remain calm, follow civil authorities’ instructions, and gather in prayer for peace. Vatican News  Church activities across the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia …

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first American citizen to be canonized and is the patron saint of immigrants. A new statue of her will be erected in Chicago’s Little Italy. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Credit: Public domain By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET A statue …

As the Church observes the Second Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers this reflection on the theme, “Mountaintop Moments and Monastery Kitchens.” By Jenny Kraska On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Church proclaims the account of the Transfiguration, when Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain …

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will welcome at least 1,096 people into full communion with the Church this Easter, the highest number in more than 15 years. The archdiocese’s Divine Worship and Sacraments Office reports that the Church will receive 556 catechumens, people who have not been baptized, and 540 candidates, …

For disarmament and peace Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

The removal of the doors to the Holy Sepulchre for restoration work provides an opportunity to look into the fascinating history of the church that encloses the site of Jesus’ death and resurrection.   The entrance with one of the doors already removed from the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre. …