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‘God wants to cover us in robes of grace,’ Catholic fashion writer says
Mary Harper explains the positive dimension of choosing what to wear and what it can express, urging Catholics to invite the Holy Spirit into their fashion choices. Credit: Tatiana Diuvbanova/Shutterstock By Diego López Marina March 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET According to Catholic author Mary Harper, the way we dress can …
Pope appeals for ceasefire and dialogue in Middle East war
Pope Leo XIV urges all those responsible for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to agree to a ceasefire and reopen paths of dialogue. By Linda Bordoni and Nathan Morley Addressing those responsible for the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel and Iran, Pope Leo XIV on Sunday …
Pope Leo takes possession of apartment in Apostolic Palace
The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirms Pope Leo XIV’s move to the Apostolic Palace after having resided at the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio since the beginning of his pontificate. Vatican News On Saturday afternoon, March 14, Pope Leo XIV will take possession of the apartment in the Apostolic …
Pilgrims flock to Assisi to see relics of St Francis
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting Assisi this month to venerate the bones of St Francis, which are on display for the first time since his death 800 years ago. By Joseph Tulloch – Assisi Before this year, St. Francis’ bones had been visible to the public just once …
