International Olympic Committee: Only ‘biological women’ allowed to compete in women’s category
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy to protect women in sports, under which only “biological women” — and not “biological men” who self-identify as women —…
Synod on Synodality proposes a Church ‘Observatory on Disability’
The final report of the Synod on Synodality study group dedicated to the poor and the earth raises the need to create an observatory on disability and to include theologians…
Military archdiocese approves changing chaplain insignia to reflect faith role
The Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, expressed its approval of a plan for military chaplains to display insignia on their uniforms that reflects their religious faith as opposed…
The Church in Spain on euthanasia of 25-year-old: A societal defeat
Bishops and other members of the Catholic Church in Spain called for prayers and offered reflections in light of the euthanasia of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo Ramos following a two-year legal…
Over parents’ objections, 25-year-old woman euthanized in Spain
The administration of euthanasia for 25-year-old Noelia Castillo Ramos took place in Spain on March 26 — an event occurring after she faced immense life challenges since childhood and following…
Meet the pilgrims who will travel across the country with the Eucharist this summer
Nine young adult Catholic perpetual pilgrims will walk with the Eucharist this summer during the National Catholic Eucharistic Pilgrimage spanning more than 2,000 miles. In celebration of the United States…
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty partners with Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services has joined a coalition dedicated to using sustainable means to eradicate hunger and poverty around the world. “CRS is delighted to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger…
Vatican bank names new president
The Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), often referred to as the Vatican bank, has announced that Luxembourg banker François Pauly will succeed Jean-Baptiste Douville de Franssu as president…
Pope invites continued dialogue in message to new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally
Pope Leo XIV expressed the desire to continue dialogue with the Church of England in a message to Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation as archbishop of Canterbury.…
Religious sisters lose lawsuit against Smith & Wesson alleging ‘facilitation’ of mass shootings
Several congregations of religious sisters have lost their lawsuit against the iconic American gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson, which claimed the company has “facilitated” mass shootings in the United States.…
Vatican secretary of state says war on Iran is not just
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said on Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran does not meet the Catholic Church’s criteria for a just war. “No, it…
Pakistan bishops back army amid Afghanistan tensions
LAHORE, Pakistan — Catholic bishops in Pakistan have voiced support for the military amid an Eid al-Fitr ceasefire following weeks of deadly cross-border violence with neighboring Afghanistan. In a March…