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Former Attorney General Bill Barr: U.S military action against Iran meets criteria for ‘just war’

Pope Leo XIV and U.S. bishops have said the war fails just‑war criteria, warning it lacks proportionality, last resort, and a clear moral end.

Coalition letter urges U.S. Senate to extend defunding of abortion industry

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Written protocols are not enough, says archbishop at first Caribbean abuse prevention meeting

The meeting, held in Santo Domingo April 19–22, was aimed at strengthening the Church’s prevention of abuse and care for victims in the Caribbean region.

Connecticut diocese debuts ‘Maria,’ an AI fundraising personality ‘rooted in the Church’s mission’

The Diocese of Bridgeport rolled out the new tool to a select number of donors ahead of a larger release.

Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo will ordain him Sunday

Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.

1 in 6 face infertility; Catholic author urges faith-filled support

During National Infertility Awareness Week, author Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead shared encouragement and advice for Catholic couples navigating infertility.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy calls assisted suicide laws ‘abhorrent’

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to help strengthen laws that protect people with disabilities from assisted suicide, saying “we can’t be a moral society” with these laws in place.

Panel explores Gen Z perspectives on Jewish-Catholic relations

A panel at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, discussed Jewish-Catholic identity and antisemitism among Gen Z.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Africa, returns to Rome after 11-day papal trip

The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa.

World’s oldest nun turns 113 and reveals secret to long life: ‘My whole mind is on God’

Born in 1913 and entering the Dominicans at age 17, Sister Francis Piscatella has lived a life of service as a teacher.