U.S. bishops recount year since Pope Leo XIV’s election
U.S. bishops marked the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election by recalling the moment they learned he had been chosen, describing their reactions in a video message. “When we…
‘Families fight, but family is forever’: Pope Leo’s brother says the brothers limit political talk
John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s older brother, said he, Leo, and Louis, the eldest of the three, talk every week, but “we keep politics to a limit.” CNN’s Erin Burnett…
India’s religious liberty on ‘downward trajectory,’ commission says
WASHINGTON — Witnesses called for U.S. intervention to end the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in India, including Christians, at a hearing on Capitol Hill. “Religious freedom in India is…
Commission sees opportunities to expand targeted sanctions on religious liberty offenders
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a fact sheet on May 6 that highlights opportunities to expand targeted sanctions against religious liberty violators. “There are various opportunities…
Poll: Most Americans dislike Trump’s jabs at Pope Leo XIV, favor Leo’s call for peace
A poll found two-thirds of Americans have a positive view of Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace amid the Iran war and a majority of people hold a negative view…
U.S. bishop urges Congress to ‘put children and families first’ in appropriations process
The U.S. Catholic bishops are calling on Congress to move forward appropriations that promote families, protect unborn children, and support women. In a May 4 letter to Congress, Bishop Daniel…
René Henry Gracida, Corpus Christi bishop and World War II veteran, dies at 102
Bishop René Henry Gracida, who led multiple U.S. dioceses and whose career included combat service as a U.S. Army Air Corps tail gunner over Germany in World War II, died…
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
More than 300 faith leaders from at least 17 faith traditions, including Catholics, sent a letter to members of the Ohio General Assembly urging lawmakers to bring an end to…
Answering call to serve the poor: Papal Foundation announces more than $15 million in grants
The Papal Foundation this week announced a record-setting $15 million in grants for its annual distribution of humanitarian aid to support more than 144 projects across 75 countries. Since its…
Israel arrests man suspected of assault against French nun in Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have arrested a man suspected in an attack on Tuesday against a French nun in Jerusalem. Tweet “Immediately following the incident, the Israel Police opened an investigation, and…
Toronto Catholic conference to explore breakdown of the social covenant
The national organization in Canada Catholic Conscience is launching a new annual conference, “Building a Culture of Life and Dignity,” with its inaugural 2026 gathering set to tackle one of…
22 miles of faith: Catholic family of 10 turns Walk to Mary pilgrimage into a tradition
Two adults, eight children, 22 miles, and one purpose — to grow closer to Jesus Christ through Mary, his mother. That about sums up what the Allex family from Barrington,…