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Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to deepen communion

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia highlighted continuity between Francis and Leo in his first speech to U.S. bishops.

Pope Leo at the Sagrada Família underscores need to work for peace

Describing the Basilica as a catechesis made of stone, color, and light, the Pope emphasized that those who believe cannot kill innocent people nor abandon those who suffer, who weep, who flee from poverty.

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Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops

Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.

Novena Day 8 - Jesus, gentle and humble of heart

Pray Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, “the Little Flower,” profoundly understood the gentle and humble heart of Jesus. In contemplating how to be transformed by Christ's love, she reflected that “What pleases [Jesus] is that he...

Pakistani churches shift Mass times, offer water amid record heat wave

As "feels-like" temperatures near 48 degrees Celsius (118 F), parishes in Karachi and Lahore are shifting prayer times, distributing water, and improving ventilation to protect worshippers.

New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life

New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.

Catholic leaders across Africa, Vatican mourn slain Mozambique bishop, call for justice

African Catholic bishops, the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization, and Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) joined Pope Leo in mourning the 54-year-old bishop, calling for justice.

Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off

Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.

Church in the Philippines rallies aid after Mindanao earthquake

As the death toll from the June 8 Mindanao earthquake climbs, Catholic bishops across the Philippines are urging the faithful to give to relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world

The pontiff, who is traveling in Spain, sent a letter to be read at a Vatican symposium on the elderly.