In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: ‘We only find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ’
In the small landlocked country of San Marino on Aug. 22, Pope Leo XIV called on young people to open “the door of their heart” to God, assuring them that…
Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino, the oldest republic in the world and a ‘laboratory’ of good policies
Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 22 arrived in San Marino, launching a pastoral visit on the occasion of the country’s 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See. The…
Armenian Patriarch Minassian: Persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity
Armenian Catholic Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian emphasized the significance of his Church’s centuries-old and continuing presence in the Middle East, despite the grave challenges its faithful have endured, including…
Debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in German archdiocese continues after Vatican letter
The Dicastery for Culture and Education has confirmed to the parents of students at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hamburg in Germany that the Vatican document “Male and Female…
Bishop Boxie shares faith journey from practicing law to becoming youngest U.S. bishop
From practicing law to answering a call to the priesthood, Bishop Robert Boxie’s faith journey has led to multiple milestones, including becoming the youngest U.S. bishop and the first African…
‘Ordinary and yet heroic’: Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother
When Archbishop Paul Coakley was a seminarian and first learned of Father Stanley Rother’s martyrdom, he immediately considered the Oklahoma priest a role model. Decades later, on July 28, Coakley,…
Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
Catholic fiber artist Holly Guertin creates wool-based 3D artworks, especially depicting sheep, with a “sacramental worldview.” Guertin is based in Philadelphia, and her work is currently on display at a…
Advocates warn New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Aug. 20 signed a bill that criminalizes “interference” with “reproductive” or “gender-affirming” care, a law that opponents say has serious implications for freedom of…
Catholic organization gathers signatures to call on world leaders to protect religious freedom
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has launched a petition campaign calling on the United Nations and the Council of Europe to protect religious freedom in…
Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby
A California couple is suing their surrogate mother for refusing to abort the child she was carrying for them, alleging that she violated her contract by not killing the baby…
Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic legislators to promote policies that protect families from the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). The pontiff delivered his remarks on Aug. 21 in an…
Baptisms in Ireland drop by nearly 30% in past decade, survey finds
The Iona Institute has found the number of Catholic baptisms in Ireland declined by 29.6% from 2015 to 2025. According to an Aug. 18 press release, the “two big drivers…