Pope Leo XIV at Vatican peace vigil: ‘Enough of war!’
“Enough of war!” Pope Leo XIV cried out while presiding over a vigil for peace at St. Peterʼs Basilica in the Vatican on April 11. Prior to the vigil in…
Minnesota bishop: Singer Gracie Abrams helps young people confront ‘gaping wounds in their hearts’
Hereʼs a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S. Minnesota bishop cites Gracie Abrams in speech on educators’ role in healing wounds Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston…
Federal judge pauses Louisiana telehealth abortion suit pending FDA review
After the Trump administration appealed, a federal judge put on pause a lawsuit filed by the state of Louisiana that challenges the federal policy of allowing mail-order abortion pills. U.S.…
Philippine parishes enforce smoke-free, vape-free rules on church grounds
MANILA, Philippines — Several parishes in the Philippines have begun enforcing smoke-free and vape-free policies on church grounds, citing both the sacredness of the premises and the health of parishioners.…
Arthur Brooks: ‘The world needs American Catholicism’
Now is the time to invite people to the faith, as it “is the moment for the American Catholic Church,” says bestselling author, Harvard professor, and renowned social scientist Arthur…
New Catholic group seeks ‘a kinder world for all animals’ through Church teaching
A newly launched Catholic group is seeking to apply the Church’s teachings to the topic of animal welfare in order to counteract the “needless suffering” of animals and underscore the…
Vocations grant program offers ‘freedom to discern’ through new ‘DAD Fund’
Student debt almost prevented Sister Ann Dominic Mahowald from pursuing her vocation with the Dominicans. When someone becomes a religious, he or she no longer receives an income, making it…
Leo XIV and Macron meet: Peace is both a ‘duty and a requirement’
On April 10, Pope Leo XIV received French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time since the beginning of his pontificate. Accompanying Macron was his wife, Brigitte. Following the closed-door…
Poll: Catholic support for President Donald Trump drops below 50% amid Iran war
President Donald Trump was elected in 2024 with support from a majority of Catholic voters, but a poll shows his support from Catholics dipping below 50% amid the U.S. war…
‘No one felt safe’: Catholics continue aid in Lebanon amid deadly Israeli strike
Catholic organizations are still providing shelter, food, and aid as Israel continues airstrikes throughout Lebanon and Israeli and Hezbollah forces engage in firefights throughout the south. The military carried out…
Pope Leo names Father Andrea Ciucci chancellor of Pontifical Academy for Life
Pope Leo XIV on Friday appointed Father Andrea Ciucci chancellor of the Pontifical Academy for Life. The Italian priest has served as the academyʼs secretariat coordinator since 2016. Originally from…
Tehran cardinal breaks silence: ‘I celebrated the Easter Vigil carrying you all in my heart’
Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, OFM Conv, archbishop of Tehran, shared a message reflecting on his experience celebrating Easter in Rome amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In his…