U.S. bishop urges Congress to ‘put children and families first’ in appropriations process
The U.S. Catholic bishops are calling on Congress to move forward appropriations that promote families, protect unborn children, and support women. In a May 4 letter to Congress, Bishop Daniel…
René Henry Gracida, Corpus Christi bishop and World War II veteran, dies at 102
Bishop René Henry Gracida, who led multiple U.S. dioceses and whose career included combat service as a U.S. Army Air Corps tail gunner over Germany in World War II, died…
Pope Leo XIV says violence is a last resort, rejects Trump’s claim about supporting nuclear weapons
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV said violence must always be a last resort and rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he supports Iran having a nuclear weapon.…
Legionaries leader rebuilds vocation after Maciel scandal: Pain ‘opened our eyes’
Can a religious congregation survive after its founder turns out to have been a sexual abuser and a liar who lived a double life for years? The Legionaries of Christ…
Vatican publishes 2024 letter prohibiting formal blessings for homosexual couples in Germany
The Vatican released a letter May 4 but dated November 2024 in which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) categorically rejected a proposal from the German episcopate…
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
More than 300 faith leaders from at least 17 faith traditions, including Catholics, sent a letter to members of the Ohio General Assembly urging lawmakers to bring an end to…
Who was Pope Leo XIV before he became pope?
The faithful curious about who Pope Leo XIV was before his election to the papacy now have a new window into the Augustinian spirituality that shaped him. The Order of…
Pope Leo to meet Rubio following tensions with Trump
On Monday, the Holy See Press Office confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7. The meeting follows a period of…
Pope Leo XIV: U.S. charities face challenges, but Christ is with us
Pope Leo XIV praised the work of Catholic Charities USA on Monday, encouraging the organization not to be discouraged despite institutional challenges. In his address to the board of directors…
Pope Leo XIV remembers journalists killed by war and violence
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday remembered journalists and reporters killed by war and violence, warning that press freedom is often violated around the world. Speaking after the May 3 Regina…
Answering call to serve the poor: Papal Foundation announces more than $15 million in grants
The Papal Foundation this week announced a record-setting $15 million in grants for its annual distribution of humanitarian aid to support more than 144 projects across 75 countries. Since its…
Israel arrests man suspected of assault against French nun in Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have arrested a man suspected in an attack on Tuesday against a French nun in Jerusalem. Tweet “Immediately following the incident, the Israel Police opened an investigation, and…