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Pope Francis accepts invitation to 2024 G7 summit—the first pope ever to attend


“His presence brings prestige to our nation and to the entire Group of 7. It is the first time that a pope will participate in the work of the G7,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

British bishops spell out rejection of gender ideology


“Many conflicting, divergent and often contradictory views of the human person have found wide acceptance … they have led to holders of traditional theories being cancelled or even losing their jobs,” the bishops said.

The real lesson behind the ‘Father Justin’ AI priest debacle.


Robots can give you facts. But they can’t give you faith.

Ten saints every worrier should know

Worrying is a very common problem, which can be made worse by the belief that our problems our unique. Once we meet others who are dealing (or have dealt) with similar problems, we typically feel better. Even more comforting is when we encounter someone who has survived the issue that is troubling us. As Catholics, […]

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‘Irena’s Vow’ tells an overly simplistic tale about the Holocaust

Sophie Nélisse as Irene Gut Opdyke, left, stars in a scene from the movie “Irena's Vow.” (OSV news photo/Quiver)
“Irena’s Vow” is true story of a Catholic nurse who used her position to shelter a dozen Jews in World War II-era Poland.

Columbia in Chaos: Catholic Chaplain Offers Path Through Campus Tensions

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The quirky history (and future) of papal conclaves


Few events inspire a media spectacle quite like the election of a pope. Zac and Ashley talk with church historian Miles Pattenden to learn how conclaves evolved—and how they might change in the future.

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ reminds us: Movies can help to heal our broken world

Asa Butterfield and Jude Law star in a scene from the movie ‘Hugo’ 
In “Hugo,” Scorsese’s only family-friendly feature to date, he reflects on how dreams give meaning to our lives and help us persevere through life’s hardships.