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Father Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. was supposed to be the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in the central Philippines. (Credit: Diocese of Tagbilaran.)

Filipino priest backs out of ordination as bishop, cites ‘human limitations’

May 6
Paterno R. Esmaquel II

Catholics attend Mass at Palm Sunday in Jerusalem on March 29, 2026. (Credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP.)

Anti-Christian violence is an ‘existential challenge’ for Israel, say Christian leaders in the Holy Land

May 6
Fionn Shiner

A minibus drives past an empty checkpoint where a mannequin dressed as a soldier stands in downtown Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Credit: Bernat Armangue/AP.)

Sudan’s Forgotten War: A Church leader cries out for peace

May 5
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the West Wing of White House in Washington, Thursday April 23, 2026. (Credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP.)

Secretary of State Rubio, a Catholic, plans to visit the Vatican

May 5
Matthew Lee

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the West Wing of White House in Washington, Thursday April 23, 2026. (Credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP.)

Secretary of State Rubio, a Catholic, plans to visit the Vatican

May 5
Matthew Lee

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

May 4
David Crary

Israel’s envoy to Christians says Christian presence in Middle East must be preserved

May 5
Elise Ann Allen

A minibus drives past an empty checkpoint where a mannequin dressed as a soldier stands in downtown Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Credit: Bernat Armangue/AP.)

Sudan’s Forgotten War: A Church leader cries out for peace

May 5
Ngala Killian Chimtom

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