Los Angeles’ large Iranian community grapples with war, fragile ceasefire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Tehrangeles” in West Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran.…
Pope Leo XIV resumes summer vacation tradition | Nation & World
VATICAN CITY — In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected…
Trump Administration Targets Iranian Christians for Deportation
Christianity Today reports that the Trump Administration is targeting Iranian Christian migrants for deportation: On June 19, as…
As I See It: May Pope Leo XIV continue his predecessor’s spirit of advocacy for women | Columns
In 2019, I wrote a column about the Catholic Church’s failure in that it excludes women from key…
Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian Catholic worshippers laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ…
Can Pope Leo end the liturgy wars?
Last weekend, under windswept banners depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, nearly 20,000 young…
An open door to evangelical Christians
The Roosevelt Room echoes with a cappella hymns, voices rising like a revival tent under a starry sky.…
A new exhibit and art at Augustinian churches, Pope Leo XIV’s order, spotlight Caravaggio’s faith
ROME (AP) — The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an…
UN agency, Rohingya refugees allege Indian authorities cast dozens of them into the sea near Myanmar
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian authorities allegedly forced dozens of Rohingya refugees off a naval vessel into the…
Lives of Afghan refugees in Virginia upended by Trump-ordered moves
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Kat Renfroe was at Mass when she saw a volunteer opportunity in the bulletin.…
Pope Leo’s fellow Augustinian brothers look forward to papacy marked by unity and focus on Jesus
GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — A new photo of Leo XIV stands by frescoes representing past papal visits to…
Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met with members of his Augustinian religious order on Tuesday, visiting the…