LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV concludes Day 1 of South America trip
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he met the country’s president, addressed dignitaries, and celebrated vespers at the city’s cathedral.
Theologian highlights contribution of laypeople to International Theological Commission
Father Fabricio Forcat is an Argentine priest who has just been appointed a member of the International Theological Commission (ITC). He recently explained how this Vatican body, which assists the…
Can Catholics Vote Democrat? What the Church Teaches About Voting and Conscience
Can Catholics vote Democrat or Republican? Understand Church teaching on conscience, abortion, moral responsibility, and difficult election choices.
Pope Leo XIV praises Chinese Catholics for unity 100 years after consecration of their first bishops
A century after the consecration of the first Chinese bishops, Pope Leo XIV praised the Church in China for remaining in communion with Rome. On Nov. 5, the Vatican published…
Chiclayo priest eagerly awaits his friend, Pope Leo XIV, in Peru
The last time Father Hugo Gabriel Sánchez met Robert Prevost in Chiclayo, Peru, the future pope had just been created a cardinal. In just a few days, that friend, who…
Catholic group praises California for ‘largest commutation in history’ as hundreds spared execution
The prominent anti-death penalty group Catholic Mobilizing Network praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Nov. 5 for his commutation of the death sentences of every prisoner on the state’s death…
Texas bishops congratulate Democratic winners, reaffirm pro-life and family agenda
After Democrats won every major statewide office in Tuesday’s midterm elections and gained a majority in the Texas House of Representatives, Texas’ Catholic bishops offered prayers for the winners and…
How Did Catholics Vote in the 2026 Midterms? What the Results Mean for the Church
Explore the Catholic vote in the 2026 midterms, what U.S. bishops said, and what the results could mean for life, immigration, and parish communities.
Pope Leo XIV chooses community as theme for World Day of the Sick 2027
Pope Leo XIV has chosen community as the theme for the 2027 World Day of the Sick. The Vatican announced the theme on Thursday ahead of the annual celebration on…
A World War II mystery: Who dropped bombs on the Vatican?
As a neutral territory, Vatican City was largely spared from major bombing during World War II, while Rome was the target of raids by both Allied and Axis forces during…
Lessons on humility from 20th-century Vatican secretary of state who slept on a straw mattress
At just 38 years of age, Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val assumed one of the most influential positions in the Church upon being appointed Vatican secretary of state by St.…
Texas Democrats sweep statewide offices; Catholics, pro-lifers respond
Democrats captured every major statewide office in Texas on Tuesday, ending more than three decades of Republican dominance in the Lone Star State. Catholics and other Christians are warning that…