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Georgia appeals court blocks abuse suit against Atlanta Archdiocese, cites statute of limitations

The statute of limitations could not be extended due to a lack of evidence of fraud by the archdiocese, the court said.

Cardinal Mathieu evacuated from Iran, many Catholics leaving the country

Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated from his residence in the Iranian capital and arrived in Rome last weekend after witnessing the first days of military clashes.

Vatican releases program for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Monaco

The one-day visit to the principality on March 28 will include meetings with the Catholic community and young people, as well as a Mass in a stadium.

Vatican to host conference on molecular biology and regenerative medicine

The March 23–24 meeting in Vatican City will bring together scientists, physicians, and bioethicists to examine the ethical challenges of biotechnology from a Christian perspective.

Church welcomes Nepal election landslide as new party sweeps out old guard

The Rastriya Swatantra Party won 125 of 165 directly elected seats in the March 5 vote, ending decades of coalition instability in the Himalayan nation.

Pope Leo accepts resignation of arrested Chaldean Catholic bishop

Leo has appointed Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna to oversee the Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle of San Diego as apostolic administrator following the resignation.

7 key things to know about the Catholic Church in Algeria ahead of the pope’s visit

The first country Pope Leo XIV will visit during his Africa trip in April will be Algeria, a country where Christianity has ancient roots but Catholics constitute a small minority.

A look at the spiritual works of mercy through the eyes of Mother Angelica

Mother Angelica — the foundress of EWTN — often spoke about the spiritual works of mercy in her television program “Mother Angelica Live.”

Aid to the Church in Need warns escalating violence threatens survival of Middle East Christians

Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN, said she fears for the Christian presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions and violence.

Pope Leo tackles topic of domestic abuse on International Women’s Day

Responding to a woman writing to the Vatican magazine Piazza San Pietro, Pope Leo decried violence against women and emphasized that educating young people in respect is the key to preventing it.