‘He presented a gun’: Dispute over Islamic mosque turns violent at New Mexico Catholic parish
A public dispute over the construction of an Islamic mosque in Albuquerque, New Mexico, boiled over into violence earlier this month when a local resident reportedly drew a gun during…
Catholic priest sues U.S. government as processing delays complicate visa, residency
A Nigerian-born Catholic priest serving in the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, sued the federal government after facing delays in processing his request for permanent residency, which has culminated in…
Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza, Catholic aid group says
Israeli airstrikes on an apartment building adjacent to the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City damaged the hospital on the evening of July 29, blowing out windows and doors, and…
Church in Venezuela to ‘remain at the side of the suffering’ following earthquakes
One month after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the Catholic Church is focused on “remaining at the side of the suffering,” according to Father Ricardo Guillén, episcopal vicar for pastoral…
Ukrainian ambassador says papal visit would give major boost to peace
A potential visit by Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine could make a significant contribution to international efforts to end the war and achieve a lasting peace, Ukraine’s ambassador to the…
Catholics in Haiti help the underserved as country prepares for elections
Despite the unchecked violence of criminal gangs and the political crisis that has been roiling Haiti for several years, a Catholic community there has set to work addressing the needs…
Official Seoul World Youth Day song to be released Aug. 3
With roughly one year to go before World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027, organizers have announced the launch dates for its official theme song. In a…
Newly identified St. Augustine sermons explore troubling Bible passage
The diocesan library of Pelplin in the Pomerania region of northern Poland was unknowingly safeguarding a true treasure. Situated next to the imposing Gothic cathedral where Cistercians have prayed for…
Pope Leo XIV: I still have a great love for America
Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, has emphasized his continued love for his native country, even as head of the global Catholic Church. The pontiff made…
Catholic prison ministry brings sacraments, mercy, and community to those behind bars
For Catholics behind prison walls, incarceration does not mean separation from the Church. Catholic prison ministers and bishops say those in jail and prison remain members of the Catholic community,…
Charles Carroll Legacy Gala to celebrate U.S. founder, support faithful‑citizenship course
The Faithful Citizenship Institute (FCI) will host its inaugural gala honoring Charles Carroll of Maryland, the only Catholic Founding Father, whose faith endured during a time Catholics faced prejudice and…
‘Canticle of Peace’: Leo XIV presents the beauty of music as a path to God
Pope Leo XIV stated Wednesday that “the beauty of music invites us to encounter the One who is beauty itself,” during the “Canticle of Peace” prayer and fraternal gathering held…