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How to communicate with hope in today’s Europe?: ‘Only God is the answer’
Experts from 18 European Union countries gathered June 3–5 to reflect on communication that “restores meaning” to people’s lives —... Read more
Catholic bishops express ‘profound disappointment’ over Texas Dream Act reversal
A federal judge has overturned the long-standing “Texas Dream Act” in a move the state’s Catholic bishops say undermines “just”... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges calm and restraint as ICE protests erupt in Los Angeles
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles issued a statement calling for “restraint and calm” after protests sparked by ICE... Read more
Bishops to Congress: AI must support dignity of person, common good
“We urge lawmakers to heed the call of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, to help ensure that AI is... Read more
Pew report: How the global religious landscape changed from 2010 to 2020
The latest Pew report found that Islam outpaced every world religion in population from 2010 to 2020, though Christianity remained... Read more
Apostolate helps grandparents pass on the faith to their grandchildren
Many grandparents feel helpless when it comes to passing on the faith to their grandchildren. “Grandly” is a Catholic apostolate... Read more
‘Math as path to God’ a hot topic at Society of Catholic Scientists conference
Harvard professor Martin Nowak focused on math as a path to God during a presentation at the 2025 annual conference... Read more
USCCB reports decline in abuse allegations against Catholic clergy
“902 allegations were reported by 855 victims-survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy,” the report said, compared with 1,308 allegations... Read more
New York bishops lament ‘dark day’ as state Legislature passes assisted suicide bill
The bishops in New York state are warning of a looming “nightmare” there after the Legislature passed a measure authorizing... Read more
Chartres pilgrimage draws 19,000 in show of faith and tradition
The three-day trek from Paris to Chartres represents a demanding challenge — both physical and spiritual — that continues to... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: The Church ‘will always defend the sacred right to believe in God’
In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the... Read more
New U.S. embryo screening firm raises specter of ‘designer babies’
A U.S.-based biotech company has announced the launch of Nucleus Embryo, a firm that screens human embryos for desired genetic... Read more
Cardinal Ambongo appeals to Trump: ‘Africa is important to the U.S.’
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, the archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, asked President Donald Trump this weekend to... Read more
Surfing priest makes second ocean rescue, saving father and son
Australian priest Father Liam Ryan, known as “the surfing priest,” has made headlines for the second time after rescuing a... Read more
Chilean cardinal strongly opposes country’s euthanasia bill
While the government of Chile expedites pro-abortion and euthanasia legislation, the Catholic Church in that country remains steadfast in its... Read more
Scholars break down compatibility of evolution and Catholic doctrine at conference
About 150 scientists gathered at the Society of Catholic Scientists conference for talks that touched on the Thomistic notion of... Read more
Fidelity Month kickoff event in Congress promotes renewal of country’s ‘common bonds’
Fidelity Month bills itself as “a positive, grassroots movement to heal division and restore unity in our nation.” Read more
Christian youths embark on a ‘spiritual revolution’ to restore Europe’s soul
“Rome ’25-the Way of St. James ’27-Jerusalem ’33” encourages young Christians from across the continent to open up a pathway... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘There is no cry that God does not hear’
Pope Leo XIV reflected on Christian hope — one of the three theological virtues, along with faith and charity —... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new Chinese bishop for Archdiocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican credited the Sino-Vatican deal, signed in September 2019 and renewed for a third time in October 2024, for... Read more
