UPDATE: Denver’s incoming archbishop vows to listen to God’s will ‘and then go do it’
Denver Archbishop-designate James Golka on Feb. 7 said his agenda as archbishop will consist of "tak time to intentionally listen to God’s will" and then doing it. The newly named…
‘Hoodies from Heaven’ brings warmth to children in need
After retiring in 2021, Patrick McBee began subbing as an aide at local schools in Morgan County, West Virginia. He quickly realized that many children did not have the appropriate…
Father Adam Sztark: The Polish Jesuit who died saving Jewish children
The 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a place more synonymous with depravity than probably any other corner of the earth, was marked in January. Amid the horrors of…
Pope Leo XIV: Peace begins with dignity, not weapons
As the Church marks the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV renewed what he called the Church’s “urgent call” to end a crime…
Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes helm of Archdiocese of New York
New York Catholics enjoyed an indoor moment of spiritual warmth during an extreme cold spell in the region with the installation Mass of Archbishop Ronald Hicks on Feb. 6. While…
Leo XIV meets with founder of Sant’Egidio Community
Pope Leo XIV and the founder of the Sant’Egidio Community, Andrea Riccardi, met at the Vatican this week and discussed the role Christians and the Church are called to play…
U.S. to send second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba to be distributed by the Church
The U.S. government announced that it will send a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba worth $6 million, which will be delivered directly to the population through the Catholic…
Irish bishop says country has lost ‘300 classes of primary school children’ to abortion in 1 year
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Irish bishop says abortion is driving down population An Irish bishop has observed that the nation has lost the equivalent of…
‘Historic occasion’: Pope Leo XIV meets with same-sex attraction ministry Courage International
Pope Leo XIV met with members of Courage International on Feb. 6 in what the ministry called a “historic” and “momentous” event that took place in Vatican City. The Connecticut-based…
Pope calls for Olympic Truce in letter for Winter Games
As the Winter Olympic Games open in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Pope Leo XIV has issued a wide-ranging letter on the value of sport, urging nations to embrace an…
Pope Leo XIV, with Eastern Orthodox, urges Christians to strengthen unity
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on Christians to remove prejudices and “disarm” their hearts in order to strengthen bonds of unity in Christ and advance the cause of Christian…
Pope Leo XIV laments lack of progress in protecting children
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday voiced deep concern at a “lack of progress in protecting children from danger” as he met with the organizing committee of the initiative “From Crisis…