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Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia

Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.

Pope Leo bids farewell to Equatorial Guinea, and with it, Africa

Pope Leo XIV leaves Equatorial Guinea, bringing his third Apostolic Journey abroad to an end.

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Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’

At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and bear witness through their lives to "the faith that saves."

Pope: Africa will enrich my life and ministry as Successor of Peter

Pope Leo XIV bids farewell to Equatorial Guinea and, with it, all of Africa, as he celebrates Mass in Malabo Stadium, the final event of his 11-day Apostolic Journey to four African nations.

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Pope at Mass in Equatorial Guinea: 'Story of our lives finds meaning in Gospel'

As he celebrates the final Mass of his Apostolic Journey to four African nations, Pope Leo XIV encourages the Church in Equatorial Guinea to carry on “the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy," highlighting the importance of allowing Scripture to reveal the meaning of our lives.

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New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions

The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.

Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’

The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits prisoners, meets with families, says Mass in Equatorial Guinea

The Holy Father is wrapping up his papal trip to the African continent after visiting multiple countries there.

German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”

A rain-soaked message of mercy inside Bata Prison

On his last full day in Africa, Pope Leo XIV travels to Bata, where he has a moving encounter with inmates in the city’s prison.

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