Report flags weak funding and low completion in natural family planning programs
A report by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) found diocesan natural family planning (NFP) programs across the country are experiencing continued low course completion among couples. In…
Nearly 700 young Christians gather in Iraq for Baghdeda Youth Festival
The sixth Baghdeda Youth Festival concluded Saturday, Sept. 12, with a large faith procession that brought together nearly 700 young men and women, led by Bishop Benedictus Younan Hanno of…
Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, former prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be honored as the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal in October.…
Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library
Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st birthday at the Vatican with the launch of an art exhibit focused on water at the Vatican Apostolic Library on Monday. The pontiff inaugurated…
UN asked to recognize surrogate motherhood as a new form of slavery
The Casablanca group of experts and the French nongovernmental organization Juristes Pour l’Enfance (Legal Professionals for Children) have asked the United Nations to officially recognize surrogacy as “a new form…
Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition
Thirty-four dioceses received Vatican permission to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass in parish churches in 2025, matching the 2024 total and remaining broadly consistent with previous years despite the election…
Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals
Pope Leo XIV has officially repealed the salary cuts Pope Francis imposed on cardinals and other senior officials working in the Roman Curia. In a decree published by the Vatican…
Capuchin bishops reflect on dual calling as friars and diocesan shepherds
How can a Capuchin friar remain faithful to his Franciscan vocation while serving as a diocesan bishop responsible for secular clergy and the lay faithful? That question was at the…
EWTN to offer extensive coverage of Fulton Sheen beatification
The highly-anticipated beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen will take place on Sept. 24 in St. Louis. As Catholics prepare for this historic day, EWTN is offering the faithful a plethora…
‘Love is a decision’: Husband loves his wife even more after early-onset Alzheimer’s
For nearly 30 years, José Ignacio and Claudia Celis built a marriage filled with joys, children, shared projects, and the difficulties inherent in life together. But about six years ago,…
Can Catholics Use Artificial Intelligence for Prayer and Bible Study?
Catholics can now access AI tools that assist in prayer and Bible study, offering real-time reflections, language translation, and scriptural summaries. While these innovations provide immediate access to spiritual insights,…
What Happens During Catholic Mass? A Guide for First-Time Visitors
There’s a quiet moment before the opening hymn when the priest processes to the altar, marking the start of a structured, centuries-old liturgy. You’ll observe rituals rooted in scripture and…