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Laura Ieraci

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Metropolitan Archbishop Fulop Kocsis of Hajdudorog, Hungary, center, speaks with then-Archbishop Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, as they await the arrival of Pope Francis at the Buda Castle in Budapest on April 28, 2023, during his apostolic visit to Hungary. Archbishop Michael Wallace Banach, apostolic nuncio to Hungary, stands at the left. Prevost was named a cardinal in 2023 and was elected pope May 8, 2025. (Courtesy of Magyar Kurir/Attila Lambert)

Eastern church leaders welcome election of Pope Leo XIV

"May he help end wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, and prevent conflict between India and Pakistan," Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said of Pope Leo XIV.

Michael La Civita, director of communications for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, and Laura Ieraci, editor of ONE magazine, participate in a panel about the reality of the Eastern churches in regions of crisis at the Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta June 21, 2024. (OSV News/Bob Roller)

Eastern church leaders describe heroic witness on front lines in conflict-ridden regions

The heroic work and witness of the Eastern churches in some of the world's most conflict-ridden regions was highlighted at the annual Catholic Media Conference held in Atlanta in June.

Paul Mariani, a Catholic poet at Boston College gives a master class to graduate students at the Lumen Christi Institute at the University of Chicago. (CNS photo/Mark Franzen, Lumen Christi Institute)

Grant of $3.65 million will fund network of institutes of Catholic thought

A national network of institutes of Catholic thought will soon launch as part of a new $3.65 million grant, issued by the John Templeton Foundation Feb. 1.

Villagers returning from a market in the town of Yechila walk past scores of burned vehicles in Ethiopia's Tigray region July 10, 2021. (CNS photo/Giulia Paravicini, Reuters)

Ethiopian bishop describes ongoing conflict as people's 'Way of the Cross'

Bishop Lesanuchristos Matheos of the Eparchy of Bahir Dar-Dessie described the violence as a "Way of the Cross" for the church and the faithful.

Catholics organize to defeat advance of assisted suicide bill in Indiana

Catholics in Northwest Indiana are organizing to raise awareness about the ongoing efforts in the state Legislature to legalize assisted suicide.

In Midwest, interest grows in establishing Byzantine Catholic communities

Catholic economist: Pope Francis has 'measured' critique of US economy

St. Therese's parents to be first married couple canonized together

Pope Francis tells future Vatican diplomats to set aside judgmental attitudes

Pope Francis tells parents to be mindful of children's suffering

Pope, Orthodox patriarch express commitment for unity

Cardinal Parolin calls for overhaul in education to focus on the person

Cubans await Pope Francis with 'open arms,' Cardinal Ortega says

Failures are par for the course toward salvation, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis urges engaged couples to take time, be open to God's surprises

Pope Francis urges prayers for China, persecuted Christians over Pentecost

Pope Francis says parents must not exclude themselves from children's lives

Mother Teresa's canonization in 2016 only hypothetical, says Vatican

Pope Francis urges reflection on 'final farewell' from earthly life

New Palestinian saints promoted women, encouraged peace, priest says

 

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