The kitchen friar’s book that inspires Pope Leo’s spirituality

Catholics form coalition opposed to the death penalty amid execution surge Catholics and pro-life conservatives formed a coalition of more than 50 organizations seeking to end the death penalty.

Lilly Endowment announces 45 multimillion-dollar grants for theological schools

The Lilly Endowment said it will distribute 45 large-scale grants to theological schools, including directing about $60 million to several Catholic institutions.

Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning The Trump administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states, which has caused concern for some local Catholic Charities affiliates.

The kitchen friar’s book that inspires Pope Leo’s spirituality

Pope Leo has said that “The Practice of the Presence of God” by a 17th-century Carmelite friar named Brother Lawrence is a book that helps expain his own spirituality.

Bishop Simon Kulli, witness to the faith in post-communist Albania, dies at 52 The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announced the sudden death of Bishop Simon Kulli of Sapë in northern Albania at the age of 52.