Pope Leo XIV prays for Venezuela quake victims at Angelus
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his closeness to the people of Venezuela after recent earthquakes, offering prayers for the victims and encouragement to rescue workers. “I…
Father Flanagan’s mission continues at Boys Town more than a century after its founding
More than 100 years after its founding, Boys Town continues to advance Venerable Father Edward J. Flanagan’s mission of caring for the vulnerable and underserved, reaching more than 2 million…
Leo XIV to bestow pallium on these 4 U.S. archbishops in ‘extra special’ moment with American pope
VATICAN CITY—Pope Leo XIV on June 29 will bless and bestow the “pallium” — a white woolen vestment symbolizing pastoral authority and unity with the pope — on 32 new…
Catholic scholar says classical learning can help renew America
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Catholics should be proud of their contributions to the United States, especially for the intellectual tradition inherited from philosophers, theologians, and saints who contributed to the…
Thousands flock to national Eucharistic procession in Boston
Jesus in the Eucharist visited the streets of America’s most historic city Saturday, drawing thousands of people on a sunny morning in Boston. The procession, which lasted two hours and…
Pope Leo XIV closes consistory with appeal to help world find God’s paths to peace
Pope Leo XIV on June 27 thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during their two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections on war, poverty, and social fragmentation as well…
Catholic Charities sues Michigan in federal court, says state targeted charity over Catholic beliefs
A federal lawsuit filed in U.S. district court this week claims leaders in the state of Michigan targeted a Catholic charity for following the teachings of the Catholic Church. The…
‘It’s coming fast’: Arlington Diocese sits at center of ‘Data Center Alley’
Data centers continue popping up across the country to fuel the growth of artificial intelligence in everyday life, and the Catholic Diocese of Arlington is home to the densest concentration…
Meet Fio: the Catholic alternative to Spotify aiming to bring faith to your playlists
For many Catholics, faith formation often competes with busy schedules and endless digital distractions. Fio, a Catholic audio streaming platform, hopes to change that by putting faith-filled content at listeners’…
Court ruling leaves Haitian migrants’ future uncertain as Archbishop Wenski urges Senate action
The future of hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian migrants living legally in the United States remains uncertain after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward…
Major abortion group calls for abortion until birth
The National Abortion Federation, a professional association of abortion providers, publicly updated their policy to support abortion throughout all stages of pregnancy earlier this week. The group updated the policy…
Andy Burnham’s Catholic identity in spotlight in UK prime minister race
LONDON – Following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 22, Andy Burnham, the main contender to replace him, could become the United Kingdom’s first prime minister (PM)…