Pope Leo XIV warns of wider Middle East conflict
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for peace as violence and fear continue to spread in Iran and across the Middle East, praying in particular for Lebanon and warning that…
Large family with 13-year-old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart
Thirteen-year-old Fernando Bejarano Calvo — the second of seven children — felt the desire to become a priest in preschool. “He started talking about the seminary when he was 6,”…
Ireland group calls for inquiry into deaths of 108 babies born alive after abortion
Ireland group calls for inquiry into deaths of 108 babies born alive after abortion An advocacy group in Ireland is calling for an inquiry into the deaths of 108 babies…
Bangladesh’s ‘Mother of Migrants’ brings hope to the vulnerable
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — In Bangladesh’s bustling port city of Chattogram, where thousands of internal and international migrants struggle daily for survival, a 67-year-old Catholic sister has become their strongest defender.…
International student to enter Catholic Church this Easter thanks to Facebook Marketplace
Tzu Ping Liu is an international student from Taiwan at the University of Florida who will be entering the Catholic Church this Easter — all thanks to a post he…
El Paso Diocese declares bankruptcy amid abuse filings, ‘very limited’ financial resources
The Diocese of El Paso will file for bankruptcy amid more than a dozen lawsuits over allegations of sexual abuse, Bishop Mark Seitz said this week. In a message to…
University of Dallas panel explores American exceptionalism through a Catholic lens
In a standing-room-only event, college students lined the walls of a large room at the University of Dallas to hear three Catholic academics and an apologist reflect on what makes…
Pope Leo XIV appoints new envoy to the U.S.
Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new apostolic nuncio to the United States, succeeding Cardinal Christophe Pierre, who retired after turning 80 at the end…
Father Pasolini at the Vatican: Conversion and humility are paths to peace in times of conflict
The Lenten sermons began March 6 in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, delivered by the Capuchin friar and preacher to the papal household, Father Roberto Pasolini, and…
Pope to Italian newspaper: In age of AI, respect role of journalists and dignity of readers
“To respect the role of journalists and the dignity of readers,” Pope Leo XIV described the particular task of the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera (Evening Courier) on the occasion…
Sister Mary Agnes discusses path to her vocation and mission of Sisters of Life
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Sister of Life Mother Mary Agnes Donovan discussed finding her calling to religious life and her decades of working with women in need. Donovan said…
U.S. bishops to advocate ‘just immigration policies’ with Homeland Security successor
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will advocate for “just immigration policies” with the successor to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. President Donald Trump said Noem would become special…