Pope Leo names his new representative in United States
Italian Gabriele Giordano Caccia, 67, was announced as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, after having served in Lebanon, the Philippines, and at the United Nations.
Christine Rousselle
Christine Rousselle is a deputy executive editor of Aleteia. She has worked for various media outlets for the past decade. A native of Maine and a graduate of Providence College, Christine currently lives just outside of Washington, DC. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Bishop Cozzens: The Holy Spirit is at work in the young generation
Bishop Andrew Cozzens described the successes of the Eucharistic Revival and reflected on where to direct this momentum in the future.
US Bishops’ president calls for Holy Hours for Peace across nation
Archbishop Coakley expressed his hopes that these Holy Hours are "a moment of renewal for our hearts and for our nation" and urged Catholics everywhere to participate.
Bishops describe “extremist settlers” targeting Palestinian Christians
A group of bishops recently made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where they met with local Christians and heard their struggles.
Cardinal Dolan: Parents, name your kids after saints!
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York recently lamented the fading of the custom of naming Catholic children after canonized saints.
Returned library book shows it’s never too late to ask for forgiveness
A library book was recently returned nearly half a century after it was checked out, and the librarians are just glad to have it back.
Authorities in Rwanda urge caution over alleged Marian apparition
Church leaders in Rwanda have urged their flocks to be cautious amid reports of the Virgin Mary appearing to two children in Musanze.
Eucharist stolen from Catholic school in India
Vandals stole the tabernacle with the Eucharist from a Catholic school in Nagpur, India, on January 14. The archdiocese called for a day of prayer, penance, and reparation.
Christian Zionism is a “damaging ideology,” says statement from church heads
A January 17 statement from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem described Christian Zionism as a "damaging ideology" that is harming Christians in the Middle East.
Watch: Priest brings down the house with dance at basketball game
Fr. Nonso Ohanaka, chaplain of Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School in Tennessee, recently went viral for his dance performance at a school basketball game.
Korean bishops reiterate call to avoid Marian shrine
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea issued a letter on January 12 warning people to avoid the Our Lady of Naju shrine, as it is not Church-approved.
The Persian Gulf just got its first basilica
“Built upon the sands of the desert,” said the cardinal, “this Basilica reminds us that Mary herself once found refuge in those same desert lands."
MLK urges us to lead on Christ’s priorities: US bishops’ president
Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, honored the work done by Martin Luther King Jr. in a statement released January 13.
Virginia bishops decry “extreme abortion amendment”
Bishops Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Barry Knestout of Richmond condemned the general assembly after it approved an amendment enshrining abortion rights into the state constitution.
Novena today and bishop reflects on post-‘Roe’ wins, challenges
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas reflected on the anniversary of the 'Roe v. Wade' decision and the progress and setbacks that have occurred since.
Minneapolis bishop encourages flock to be “instruments of peace”
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis offered a reflection on the events of the past weeks in his city, praying for peace.
Knights of Columbus, Sisters of Life to sponsor “Life Fest” before March for Life
The fourth-annual "Life Fest" rally will be held on Friday, January 23. The event will feature live music from the Sisters of Life, Mass, and a Eucharistic procession.
Cardinal Pizzaballa encourages Holy Land pilgrims to return
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa of Jerusalem encouraged Catholics to resume making pilgrimages to the Holy Land, which is "absolutely safe."
HHS official condemns Canada’s practice of organ donation through euthanasia
An official from the United States Department of Health and Human Services raised alarm over Canada's policy to procure donor organs from people who have died by euthanasia.
New training Center might mean more US saints
The Center for Sainthood Studies will host its first-ever certificate program in February, aiming to help people initiate a canonization process.
