Blessed Fulton J. Sheen: His beatification in photos
The beatification Mass for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen took place at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on Sept. 24 with tens of thousands of the faithful in…
Bishops ask Supreme Court for Catholic inclusion in Colorado universal preschool program
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Catholic schools in Colorado that want to be included in the state’s universal preschool program.…
Pastor resigns after employee sues, saying he dismissed her report of sexual assault
A pastor in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, has resigned after a parish employee filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by her supervisor and her concerns were…
Pope Leo, Hungarian prime minister discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and AI
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the impact of artificial intelligence, and other challenges facing…
Pope Leo calls for climate action before disaster strikes
Pope Leo XIV called for a shift in how the world confronts climate change during a Sept. 24 address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. “We cannot respond to these…
Pope Leo XIV appoints Romanian diplomat as his representative to Council of Europe
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Romanian diplomat Monsignor Paul Butnaru as the new permanent observer of the Holy See to the Council of Europe. The Vatican announced Butnaru’s appointment on…
‘A foretaste of heaven’: Sheen beatification organizers eager for Mass
ST. LOUIS — For Bonnie Engstrom, who witnessed her newborn child miraculously healed through the intercession of soon-to-be Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the journey to the prelate’s beatification has been…
‘A powerful heavenly friend and intercessor’: Bishop Barron reflects on Fulton Sheen
ST. LOUIS — Families with young children, religious sisters and brothers, and pilgrims who had traveled to St. Louis filled the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Sept. 23 for evening…
Catholic Families and AI: 7 Habits to Protect Faith and Human Connection
Seven practical habits for Catholic families using AI: check faith answers, protect privacy, preserve prayer, and strengthen real human connection.
Catholic Church and AI: Why the Pope and U.S. Bishops Are Speaking Out
Why are the pope and U.S. bishops addressing AI? Understand Catholic teaching on artificial intelligence, human dignity, truth, and responsibility.
12 things to know ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France
Pope Leo XIV will visit three cities in France from Sept. 25–28, making stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz to meet with young people, government officials, the sick, and migrants,…
Survey finds immigration enforcement activity at schools, courthouses
Immigration enforcement activity is taking place at courthouses, schools, and near churches, with 39 of 49 faith-based organizations surveyed reporting such incidents, according to researchers examining enforcement’s effects on ministries…