Symbolic lifting of the statues surrounding the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris marked the beginning of one of the last phases of the roof reconstruction before the towers of the Parisian icon will reopen to the public on Sept. 20.
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Dalai Lama, Iconic Spiritual Leader Who Has Met Popes and Befriended Presidents, Turns 90
The Dalai Lama’s long history as Tibet’s leader-in-exile has resulted in multiple visits and forged friendships with world leaders, including St. John Paul II.
3 North Americans Named to Vatican Dicasteries for Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue
Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of Columbus Unite to Advocate for Religious Workforce Protection Act
Bishop Robert Brennan is joined by his successor in the Diocese of Columbus, Bishop Earl Fernandes, in promoting the Religious Workforce Protection Act to help avert priest shortages in the U.S.
Missing Priest, Murdered Missionaries Put Spotlight on Rising Anti-Christian Violence in Colombia
For almost three weeks, Colombian authorities have been searching for Father Carlos Jaimes Guerrero, a 30-year-old Augustinian friar who went missing on June 17, and they still have not identified potential reasons for his disappearance.
After 12 Years, Castel Gandolfo Locals Welcome the Pope Back to His Summer Home
After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.
Supreme Court Limits Judges’ Ability To Block Trump on Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27 limited the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions in a case concerning the Trump administration’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status or temporary visa holders, without addressing whether or not the order itself is constitutional.
US Aims to Secure Green Cards for Clergy, Women Religious Amid Shortage
For the past two years, foreign-born priests and religious were told to prepare to leave the United States if their temporary work visas expired before receiving their green cards.
Political Leaders Must Fix Wealth Gap, Promote Religious Freedom, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV called on political leaders to address global inequality, promote the common good, and uphold human dignity.
Trump Says Israel and Iran Both Violated Ceasefire Agreement
Israel and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement after 12 days of warfare, President Donald Trump announced on social media June 23 — a day after Pope Leo XIV warned world leaders they were headed for an “irreparable abyss.”