Heroic doctor saves 2 newborns during earthquake in Colombia
The powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on Aug. 10 also put to the test those who look after the most vulnerable, such as those working at the Panamericana Clinic…
Surrogate mother who refused to abort baby gives birth amid ongoing legal dispute
The surrogate mother who refused to abort her baby after the biological parents allegedly called for an abortion gave birth two weeks early. The child, called Gabriel by his surrogate…
Thousands gather for fifth National March for Life in southeast India
Thousands gathered in the city of Chennai in southeast India on Aug. 8–9 for the country’s fifth National March for Life, bringing together Catholic bishops, clergy, religious, families, young people,…
Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros to Church in Colombia to aid earthquake victims
Pope Leo XIV has directed the Office of Papal Charities to send 100,000 euros ($115,345) to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the Aug. 10 earthquake,…
Fact check: Has Finland’s first Catholic school opened?
Claims circulating widely on social media that Finland’s first Catholic school will open this month, or that it is already operational, are inaccurate. The Helsinki Catholic School, which was scheduled…
Pew report finds most American Catholics favor death penalty for those convicted of murder
A Pew Research Center survey found that 65% of American Catholics favor the death penalty for people convicted of murder, with 28% who “strongly” favor it. The research showed that…
UN finds increase in migrant deaths on 2 routes in early 2026 amid Vatican concerns
A United Nations report published Aug. 12 found an increase in migrant deaths and missing migrants along two European routes during the first four months of 2026, as the Vatican…
Priest takes Blessed Sacrament and flees church with faithful during earthquake in Colombia
The Aug. 10 earthquake in Colombia caught countless people by surprise while attending Mass at various parishes including Most Holy Trinity in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, where the priest ensured…
UN letter warns Nigeria of violence risk to Christian women, girls
A joint letter from U.N. human rights experts warning Nigerian officials of the heightened risk of violence against Christian women and girls in the country has been made public after…
Archbishop Coakley warns of ‘ominous path’ as Oklahoma, 2 other states execute condemned inmates
Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley this week lamented Oklahoma’s execution of a condemned murderer, calling for prayers for both the killer’s victims and the killer himself while urging a “more…
Australian former bishop Christopher Saunders convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse
Christopher Saunders, the former bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Broome, Australia, was convicted on Aug. 13 of sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men between 2008 and 2017. Saunders, who…
HarperCollins Christian Publishing announces launch of Harper Catholic
HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) announced Aug. 10 the launch of Harper Catholic, a new imprint serving Catholic readers, authors, booksellers, parishes, and organizations. The new branch of HCCP will be…