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What is the Neocatechumenal Way?

Among the new movements that grew in the wake of the Vatican Council II, the Neocatechumenal Way stands out as an “itinerary of Christian...

Bishop crashing a laity meeting in Las Cruces draws attention to Neocatechumenal Way

Tensions are rising in the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, over the introduction of the Neocatechumenal Way, a global movement founded in 1964...

Freedom is not solely a liberation from structural injustice, South African priest

South Africa observed Freedom Day on April 27, commemorating three decades since the historic transition from apartheid to democracy. The observance has offered Catholic...

Church in Mexico campaigns against euthanasia bill

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – As a bill to decriminalize euthanasia in Mexico appears to be gaining momentum, the Church is seeking to mobilize Catholics...

Belarus frees Catholic priest, prominent journalist in a 10-person prisoner swap

WARSAW, Poland — Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10...

A journey to Africa was what he wanted at the beginning of his pontificate, Leo says

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said his recent visit to Africa was to bring a message of peace amid war. Leo visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola,...

Pope Leo acknowledges ‘complex’ relationship with Anglicans during meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury

Relations between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion have “been complex,” according to Pope Leo XIV as he met the new Archbishop of...