Gaza Christians, Pope mourn deaths of mother, daughter in Israeli air strike
Two Christian women were among five killed and many injured in an early morning strike on a Gaza City apartment house on Saturday, October 3.
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“Here I am, Lord!” 80,000 young people shout with the Pope
At a Youth Vigil closing the first day of his apostolic visit to France, Pope Leo XIV shared music, drama, questions, prayer and a challenge with a packed and lively stadium.
Leo XIV will be first pope to venerate Holy Tunic of Christ
The Holy Tunic, believed to be the garment worn by Jesus during his Passion, will be displayed at the close of a youth vigil during the Pope's visit to France.
World Youth Day Seoul prep draws from around the world
"The pilgrimage of World Youth Day begins today," Cardinal Kevin Farrell told participants as the meeting opened on September 14.
US Bishops issue guidelines to help people vote with faith
As Americans prepare to vote in the 2026 midterms, 'Outlines for Clergy Formation on Faithful Citizenship' aims to help them apply Catholic principles to conscience formation for elections.
Bishops: Ask your senators to extend protection for Haitians
A House bill grants a 3-year reprieve from deportation to refugees who escaped Haiti's ongoing violence. Now it's the Senate's turn to approve the extension.
Death toll climbs in powerful Colombia earthquake
The death toll in the 7.4-magnitude earthquake has has passed 130, with hundreds injured. Monday's quake also damaged the tallest cathedral in Latin America.
Archbishop recalls his uncle standing up for and dying for faith
"The Church cannot be silent," writes San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, of the cross that immigrants bear, as he recalls a lesson from his childhood.
UPDATE: Sisters win temporary stay in NY assisted suicide lawsuit
On July 30, a federal court ordered NY State not to enforce its assisted suicide mandate against Catholic sisters until their lawsuit is heard.
Jesuits bid farewell to Alaska with memories and hope
As of June, the Jesuits no longer have a presence in Alaska. There's a good reason for that.
Sisters, diocese sue NY State over assisted suicide law
“We will never submit to New York’s culture of death,” says Bishop John O. Barres in regard to new assisted suicide legislation.
Andy Burnham: UK’s first Catholic prime minister? Yes and no
Labour Party's Andy Burnham says Catholicism is an important part of his life and his politics -- though he no longer practices the faith.
Irish bishops compare COVID response and abortion
Ahead of Ireland's annual Day for Life, Catholic bishops "encourage Irish people to once again choose life," support women in crisis.
US bishops discuss joining Intercontinental Guadalupan Novena
Preparing for the 500th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe's appearance, Mexican bishops have invited US participation in an ongoing "Guadalupan Novena of years."
Chicago cardinal, other leaders decry burning cross
Investigation continues into a burning cross seen in a Chicago park on Tuesday, with city and religious responding swiftly.
Israeli airstrike on Tyre “one of deadliest” since bombings began
Aid to the Church in Need issues a statement of concern on the safety of Tyre's civilians and the historic Christian quarter of the city, one of Lebanon's largest and oldest Christian communities.
Relics of two Spanish saints visit their homeland with Pope Leo XIV
Relics of two Spanish Augustinians -- St. Thomas of Villanova and Blessed Anselmo Polanco -- traveled with the Pope to Spain in his pectoral cross.
Wow! From Canary Islands to Pope Leo, a gift of time, art, and faith
Eight lacemakers and two seamstresses worked more than 1,400 hours on the unique altar cloth, alb, and stole to be used by the Pope at Mass in the Canary Islands.
We called it! Sagrada Família is largest LEGO set ever
Predictions were confirmed this week: The world's largest LEGO set features Gaudí's architectural masterpiece, La Sagrada Família.
In Spain, Leo XIV to present Golden Rose to Our Lady of Almudena
The papal gift of the Golden Rose, to be presented on June 8 in Madrid's Almudena Cathedral, honors an image with a legendary history.