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Southern Dioceses Confront the Challenges of Rapid Catholic Growth

Rachel Lombari
Throughout the Diocese of Nashville, approximately 886 Catholics were received into the Catholic Church during Easter Vigil Masses on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

As Catholic populations surge across the American Southeast, dioceses are racing to expand parishes, cultivate vocations and ensure growth becomes lasting renewal.

Earthquake Survivor in Venezuela: ‘The Miraculous Medal Saved Me’

Andrés Henríquez
Kamar Galíndez in his destroyed apartment in the Playa Grande neighborhood in La Guaira, Venezuela.

Kamar Galíndez credits his survival to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Miraculous Medal he wore was torn from his neck as the building collapsed and inexplicably ended up in one of his zippered pockets.

Speaker Mike Johnson Welcomes New U.S. Apostolic Nuncio

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Archbishop Gabriele Caccia was appointed apostolic nuncio to the United States on March 7, 2026. Previously he was the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations in New York.

The House speaker highlighted the newly-appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia’s mission, religious liberty and the legacy of Archbishop John Carroll.