Meeting in Cyprus for their Spring Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the European Union call for renewed diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to end violence in the Middle East and beyond, echoing Pope Leo XIV’s appeal for dialogue and reconciliation.

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St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church.

As Colombia’s southwestern region endures an uptick in violent attacks, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone to reject any form of violence and prays for the many victims.

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During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalls various highlights from his recent Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23.

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The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the pope during a private audience. He was ordained 70 years ago on April 7, 1956.

Servant of God Joseph Dutton was a companion of St. Damien of Molokai and a layman who lived among and served those suffering with leprosy.

In a wide-ranging pastoral letter, the cardinal addressed the highly divisive conflict and its spiritual undercurrents, proposing a response based on the prophetic vision of the new Jerusalem.

One of the U.S. Church’s most prominent public figures contends that it’s not the role of the Church’s leaders to make a final determination about whether a particular war is just or not.

The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice and directed not only to Catholics but also to the entire human family.

“Uncharged individuals” may not be exposed to the “court of public opinion” in grand jury documents, the state high court ruled.