Denver bishops mark America 250 with message on migrants and refugees
Catholic bishops and other Christian leaders in Colorado issued a letter on immigrants and refugees in observance of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini’s feast day during the 250th anniversary of U.S.…
‘Not a happy result’: Federal bankruptcy court rejects Diocese of Oakland settlement plan
A federal judge this month rejected a request from the Diocese of Oakland, California, to resolve its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, arguing that the diocese had not satisfied statutory requirements to…
Hundreds pray after Virgin Mary statue desecrated in French Island of Corsica
About 500 people gathered to pray in Corsica, a Mediterranean French island, on Oct. 1 after a statue of the Virgin Mary was torn from its pedestal and damaged during…
Jordan’s Latin patriarchal vicar calls for unified pilgrimage route across the Holy Land
Bishop Iyad Twal, Latin patriarchal vicar for Jordan and a member of the board of trustees of the Baptism Site Commission, recently affirmed that Jordan is “part of the Holy…
Pope Leo urges Vatican police to guard their hearts as they protect others
Pope Leo XIV urged members of the Vatican Gendarmerie on Oct. 3 to nurture their faith as they protect others, telling them that their service requires hearts guarded by the…
Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal diary
An upcoming publication titled “The Private Diary of Pope Francis” promises a rare look into the inner spiritual life of the late pontiff. Announced on Monday and scheduled for publication…
Argentine auxiliary bishop removed from office following allegations by 2 adults
Ricardo Seirutti has been removed from the office of auxiliary bishop and vicar general of the Archdiocese of Córdoba, Argentina, following a canonical process initiated due to “allegations made by…
Pope Leo XIV, ahead of World Youth Day in 2027, praises Korean courage
At a Monday audience celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Korean Pontifical College’s inauguration in Rome, Pope Leo XIV met with Korean clergy and reflected on their remarkable journey of…
Pope Leo XIV to Vatican employees: AI cannot replace human work
Pope Leo XIV affirmed to the Vatican labor associations the irreplaceable nature of human work in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The pontiff held a private audience on Monday…
University of Notre Dame’s ethics center gives 2027 pro-life award to Dominican sisters
The University of Notre Dame’s de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture on Oct. 4 announced that its 2027 Evangelium Vitae Medal would be awarded to the Dominican Sisters of…
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The charism of St. Francis continues to bear fruit even today’
VATICAN CITY, Oct. 4, 2026 (EWTN News) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday reflected on the Gospel parable of the tenants and the enduring witness of St. Francis of Assisi,…
Inaugural edition of Sheen Awards honors Mother Angelica
On Sept. 25, one day after the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, members of the media and entertainment world as well as the Church at large gathered in Peoria, Illinois…