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Father Anthony Odiong, 57, arrested on 16 July 2024. (Credit: Waco Police.)

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Discrepancies in Austin diocesan statements raise questions regarding case’s management by Austin officials, other Church jurisdictions.

May 13
Christopher R. Altieri

Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters as he leaves the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on March 31, 2026. (Credit: Gregoria Borgia/AP.)

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May 12
Charles Collins

A new crucifix that was sent by Italy to replace the one that was defaced by Isreali troops in Lebanon. (Credit: Houssam Naddaf/via AP.)

Israeli troops get prison for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

May 12
Julia Frankel

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney, Australia, on May 8, 2026. (Credit: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.)

Myanmar experiencing ‘polycrisis’ five years after military coup

May 11
Nirmala Carvalho

The Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, New Mexico. (Credit: Wikimedia.)

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May 11
Charles Collins

The country’s most prominent political clan is the family of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, with the election of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the country’s 17th president in 2022. (Credit: Presidential Communications Office.)

In new signature drive, Filipino Church breaks bonds of political dynasties

May 11
Paterno R. Esmaquel II

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May 7
Deirdre Brennan

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in Sydney, Australia, on May 8, 2026. (Credit: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.)

Myanmar experiencing ‘polycrisis’ five years after military coup

May 11
Nirmala Carvalho

The Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, New Mexico. (Credit: Wikimedia.)

Premium article: Thousands of diocesan documents stolen in Diocese of Las Cruces; head of Voice of the Laity allegedly involved

May 11
Charles Collins

The country’s most prominent political clan is the family of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, with the election of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the country’s 17th president in 2022. (Credit: Presidential Communications Office.)

In new signature drive, Filipino Church breaks bonds of political dynasties

May 11
Paterno R. Esmaquel II

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May 7
Deirdre Brennan

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May 7
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Pope Leo thanks Spain for letting hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship get to Canary Islands

May 10
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Pope blesses Serie A champion Inter Milan and reminds them to be responsible ‘heroes’

May 10
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May 9
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Members of the French parliament in Paris, France, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Credit: Michel Euler/AP.)

France the latest European country to consider assisted suicide

May 12
Fionn Shiner

Migrants disembark at the port of “La Estaca” in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (Credit: Maria Ximena/AP.)

Ahead of Pope’s visit to Canary Islands, bishop warns using immigration for votes is a ‘ticking time bomb’

May 11
Fionn Shiner

Church leaders in Africa reflect on papal leadership in Leonine era

May 10
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Pope Leo XIV waves over St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during the Regina Coeli address on May 10, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Leo prays for peace in Africa’s Sahel region as it faces Jihadist violence

May 10
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(Credit: Voice of the Faithful.)

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May 10
Charles Collins

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May 10
Christopher R. Altieri

Card. Poola: Leonine era continues under sign of peace

May 9
Crux Now Staff

Pope spends anniversary afternoon in Naples, ‘city of a thousand colors’

May 9
Christopher R. Altieri

Elaborately decorated skeletons in Catholic churches across Bavaria take some visitors by surprise

May 9
Kirsten Grieshaber

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican

May 9
Giada Zampano,
Nicole Winfield

Islamic militants attack Congo villages near Uganda, killing 40 people, local group says

May 9
Jean-Yves Kamale

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May 8
Christopher R. Altieri

Members of the French parliament in Paris, France, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Credit: Michel Euler/AP.)

France the latest European country to consider assisted suicide

May 12
Fionn Shiner

Migrants disembark at the port of “La Estaca” in Valverde at the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (Credit: Maria Ximena/AP.)

Ahead of Pope’s visit to Canary Islands, bishop warns using immigration for votes is a ‘ticking time bomb’

May 11
Fionn Shiner

Church leaders in Africa reflect on papal leadership in Leonine era

May 10
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Pope Leo XIV waves over St. Peter's Square at the Vatican during the Regina Coeli address on May 10, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Leo prays for peace in Africa’s Sahel region as it faces Jihadist violence

May 10
Crux Now Staff

(Credit: Voice of the Faithful.)

Premium article: Questions about the Neocatechumenal Way persist in New Mexico diocese

May 10
Charles Collins

Card. Poola: Leonine era continues under sign of peace

May 9
Crux Now Staff

Pope spends anniversary afternoon in Naples, ‘city of a thousand colors’

May 9
Christopher R. Altieri

Elaborately decorated skeletons in Catholic churches across Bavaria take some visitors by surprise

May 9
Kirsten Grieshaber

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican

May 9
Giada Zampano,
Nicole Winfield

Islamic militants attack Congo villages near Uganda, killing 40 people, local group says

May 9
Jean-Yves Kamale

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Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters as he leaves the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on March 31, 2026. (Credit: Gregoria Borgia/AP.)

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May 12
Charles Collins

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May 10
Christopher R. Altieri

President Donald Trump walks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington. (Credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP.)

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May 6
Charles Collins

Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate Mass at Yaounde Ville Airport, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026 on the sixth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

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Apr 26
Charles Collins

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Apr 18
Charles Collins

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The Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, New Mexico. (Credit: Wikimedia.)

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May 11
Charles Collins

(Credit: Voice of the Faithful.)

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May 10
Charles Collins

Jen Fulwiler and her daughter Lane. (Credit: Fulwiler family.)

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May 1
Charles Collins

Bishop Peter Baldacchino speaks at the Frank O’Brien Papen Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Sept. 24, 2025. (Credit: Voice of the Laity YouTube.)

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Apr 30
Charles Collins

Pope Leo XIV meets with Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury in the Vatican on April 27, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

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

Apr 27
Charles Collins

Elise Ann Allen

Interview: Israeli envoy says Christian presence in Middle East must be preserved

May 5
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Leo XIV on the papal plane from Equatorial Guinea to Rome on April 23, 2026. (Credit: Elise Ann Allen/Crux Now.)

On way back to Rome, Pope Leo condemns state executions in Iran

Apr 23
Elise Ann Allen

Pope’s last day in Equatorial Guinea a tale of tensions

Apr 23
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Leo XIV's first public event in Equatorial Guinea on April 21, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope visits psychiatric hospital in Equatorial Guinea, urges love over stigma

Apr 21
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Leo XIV is welcomed by Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, right, upon his arrival at Malabo International Airport in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, on the ninth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope lands in Equatorial Guinea decrying ‘economy that kills’

Apr 21
Elise Ann Allen

Christopher R. Altieri

Father Anthony Odiong, 57, arrested on 16 July 2024. (Credit: Waco Police.)

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May 13
Christopher R. Altieri

Pope spends anniversary afternoon in Naples, ‘city of a thousand colors’

May 9
Christopher R. Altieri

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May 8
Christopher R. Altieri

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May 3
Christopher R. Altieri

DC’s Cardinal McElroy calls Iran war ‘immoral’, calls for action

Apr 12
Christopher R. Altieri