Priest who fled Nicaragua prays daily for God to free country from ‘cruel regime’
With his hope placed in Jesus Christ and a longing to see his homeland free one day, a Nicaraguan priest carries out his ministry in Costa Rica, the country to…
U.S. bishops tighten funeral policies after growth of ‘irregular practices’
Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from…
Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword
Pope Leo XIV has written a foreword to a new book, calling for peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons. Originally published by Vatican News, the pontiff’s text is part…
Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses
The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism (CCAA) will soon launch its first college chapter at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. The chapter, set to start in fall 2026, marks continued…
New Pope Leo XIV medal on sustainability to debut in Rome in October
A new medal named after Pope Leo XIV to recognize individuals who have worked toward ecological sustainability will be introduced in October 2026. The pontiff will personally present the “Pope…
Where is God in the midst of tragedy? A bishop responds following Venezuela earthquakes
How can you find God amid tragedy? Why does God allow so much suffering? These are questions people might be asking themselves in Venezuela following the earthquakes of June 24.…
Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or ‘arrogant judgments’
Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday against imagining God as “a powerful figure who imposes himself by force, who takes over and dominates, or who arrives triumphantly,” and urged Christians to…
Sicar: The retreat transforming the lives of young people in Latin America
The Sicar retreat (“Sychar” in the English Bible) has given rise to one of the most notable youth evangelization experiences in Latin America. It came about through a process of…
Why Sigrid Undset still speaks to the Church — and where to start reading
The canonization cause for celebrated novelist and Catholic convert Sigrid Undset is expected to open its diocesan phase this fall. One of Norwayʼs most celebrated writers, her life of faith,…
Ahead of beatification, Bishop Barron reflects on Fulton Sheen’s legacy
As the Church prepares to beatify Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24 in St. Louis, Bishop Robert Barron said the beloved archbishop’s legacy extends far beyond his groundbreaking media…
How papal prayer intentions are chosen, according to head of Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
More than 22 million Catholics across the globe make up a network dedicated to praying daily for the challenges facing humanity and the Church, uniting their prayers with Pope Leo…
Parishioners in western New York ask Vatican to let them save 160-year-old church
“ will not receive an extension or any second chances.” That’s the urgent message Catholics in western New York are telling the local faithful in their bid to preserve a…