Archbishop Wester defends proposed mosque in New Mexico, criticizes ‘anti-Muslim sentiment’
Archbishop John Charles Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, voiced support for a Muslim group’s effort to construct a mosque in the suburbs of Albuquerque after the plan faced some…
Faith under fire: Catholic military chaplains through America’s wars
As the United States commemorates the 251st anniversary of the military chaplaincy, established on July 29, 1775, at George Washingtonʼs request, the story of Catholic priests in uniform reveals a…
Forest fires in Spain: ‘Providence is taking super good care of us,’ priest says
The territory of the Diocese of Getafe, south of Madrid, Spain, is being especially hard hit by wildfires that have forced thousands of people to shelter in place or evacuate.…
White House marks 45th anniversary of martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother
The White House issued a presidential message commemorating the 45th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother, continuing the administrationʼs pattern of recognizing prominent Catholic feast days and observances.…
Bishop calls for week of prayer for victims of fireworks explosion in Mexico
Bishop José de Jesús González Hernández of the Diocese of Chilpancingo-Chilapa in the Mexican state of Guerrero called for a week of prayer for the victims of a fireworks explosion…
South Texas nun still at risk of third-country removal following ICE check-in, attorney says
HARLINGEN, Texas — In the most recent development in an immigration case that has gained national attention, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, the Nigerian Catholic nun and nurse who was briefly detained…
Ireland’s County Mayo breaks 75-year ‘curse’ in Gaelic football championship victory
In Dublin, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) All Ireland Football championship culminated this past weekend as County Mayo ended a 75-year “famine” by winning the Sam Maguire Cup, defeating the…
Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians
The Vatican will launch its first conference of Christians and Confucians to expand the Catholic Church’s outreach to the Asian ethical tradition. The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold the…
Explaining the Vatican’s engagement with contemporary art
The Vatican is participating in the international art exhibition “La Biennale di Venezia” in Italy for the fourth consecutive year. A senior Vatican official explained the Vatican’s support for the…
Berlin archbishop after deadly attack on LGBT event: ‘Hatred must not win’
The archbishop of Berlin has condemned the deadly attack on an LGBT “Pride” event in the German capital after a minivan was driven into a crowd on Saturday evening, killing…
Pope Leo XIV: Use AI prudently because it can project ‘an unreal world’
Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to use social media and artificial intelligence (AI) prudently because “they can immerse us in an unreal world.” In a video message to participants…
Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine
Vandals desecrated two statues of Our Lady and set fire to the outdoor altar of St. James Church at the Medjugorje shrine in Bosnia and Herzegovina early Tuesday, July 28,…