No hand holding or raised hands during the Our Father

No hand holding or raised hands during the Our Father prayer at Mass, archdiocese says

The Archdiocese of Portland asked lay people to refrain from raising their hands and holding hands during the Lord’s prayer at Mass, citing various Church documents concerning liturgical norms.

Theologians, retired commander reflect on just war at Catholic Military Conference

The conference comes amid debates about the moral legitimacy of military action and the responsibility of political leaders and service members to uphold the Church’s teaching on war and peace.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina during South American papal trip

The Holy Father has celebrated Mass in multiple cities, met with Catholic leadership and visited with several communities in Argentina.

Pope Leo XIV urges youth to shun ‘the idols of our time’ and turn to Christ

The pontiff echoed Pope Francis’ promise that “everyone, everyone, everyone” is welcome in the Church, while insisting that “we all need conversion.”