St. Dévote: The saint who inspired the chapel Pope Leo will visit in Monaco
When Pope Leo XIV arrives in Monaco for a one-day trip on March 28, he will attend a welcome ceremony with the prince of Monaco, meet with Catholics at the…
‘A clear statement of guilt’: Diocese of Albany announces $148 million settlement for abuse victims
The Diocese of Albany, New York, will pay survivors of sexual abuse a $148 million settlement in restitution for what Bishop Mark O’Connell called a “shameful chapter” of abuse in…
Asian Catholics pay tribute to late Vietnamese Cardinal Van Thuan
Asian Catholics paid tribute to Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận to mark the 50th anniversary of his spiritual writings compiled in the book “The Road of Hope: The Gospel from…
Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday said organ donation is a noble act that should be governed by fair and transparent criteria, avoiding “any form of commodification of the human body.”…
Pontifical Academy for Life member weighs in on euthanasia of 25-year-old Spanish woman
Elena Postigo, a corresponding member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, weighed in on the March 26 death by euthanasia tragedy of Noelia Castillo Ramos, a 25-year-old Spanish woman, from…
Bangladesh gets ninth diocese as Pope Leo XIV appoints first bishop
DHAKA — Pope Leo XIV has erected a new diocese in northern Bangladesh, naming a veteran seminary rector as its first bishop in what local Catholics are calling an Easter…
California grandmother aims for 10,000 signatures on petition against second-trimester abortions
Mary Waldorf didn’t know anything about organizing petitions, but when a hospital worker and fellow parishioner told her that staff were forced to participate in second-trimester abortions, she felt called…
Catholic Church in India ‘appalled’ by country’s first euthanasia death
NEW DELHI — Two weeks after the Supreme Court of India issued the country’s first ruling approving passive euthanasia, the man at the center of the case — who had…
Buffalo Diocese will pay $10 million more into abuse settlement, lighten burden on some parishes
The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will contribute an extra $10 million to its abuse settlement fund while lightening the contribution requirements for some parishes, Bishop Michael Fisher said this…
Lawmakers urge Trump to advocate for China’s release of Christian pastor at upcoming summit
In a bipartisan letter, federal lawmakers from both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urged President Donald Trump to use an upcoming U.S.-China summit to advocate the release of…
Catholic groups offer aid, shelter to displaced people in Lebanon
Catholic organizations in the Middle East are helping provide aid, food, and shelter to people in Lebanon who are displaced by the ongoing military conflict, and some people remain concerned…
Remembering the ‘shenanigans’ at Mother Angelica’s first vows
If you picture a nun’s first profession of vows, you probably picture a serene, peaceful affair with the sisters singing harmoniously and everything running joyfully and smoothly. However, the day…