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Catholic film star becomes first Christian chief minister of major Indian state

Church leaders in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu call the election of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay a source of pride in a country where Christians face growing persecution.

German Catholic congress approves bondage group's booth

Organizers of the Würzburg congress told EWTN News the group's guidelines contain 'no contradiction with the Catechism.'

Pope Leo XIV warns students against the ‘great lie’ fueling youth anxiety

At Europe’s largest university, the pontiff denounced a culture that reduces people to numbers.

Pew report details how Americans feel about religion’s influence on government and public life

According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.

How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the Father means for each of his followers.

8 interesting things to know about Mildred Martínez, Pope Leo XIV’s mother

The Holy Father's well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her son's vocation.

Inquest finds priest and 4 Catholic civilians shot by British troops ‘unlawfully killed’

Father Noel Fitzpatrick was shot and killed along with four others including three youth in Belfast on July 9, 1972.

Head of French charity warns of existential challenges facing Eastern Christians

L’Œuvre d’Orient marks 170 years with an appeal for solidarity with Christians in the East and highlights three major challenges threatening the future of Christians there.

U.S. Embassy debunks claim Vatican honored Iran with top diplomatic award

“Contrary to news reports, Pope Leo has not bestowed an exclusive special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See,” the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.

FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas promises pro-life agenda, calls advocates

Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.