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Catholic Bishops tell Nigerians: The resurrection offers us a new beginning. Hold on to hope!

Archbishop Matthew Man-oso Ndagoso, speaking on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, has told Nigerians not to lose hope, regardless of the many challenges they face. He added that a new dawn is coming.

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Military Archbishop Broglio relieved by U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but concerns loom

Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio spoke about his support for the ceasefire agreement and his wish that Lebanon was included.

Trump administration to issue guidance to religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment

The Johnson Amendment remains in effect for now, though the new guidance, expected later this year, could offer churches more clarity on permissible political speech during religious services.

U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations

The average American diocese saw about 38% more people joining the Church in 2026 compared with 2025, according to an analysis of data released by Hallow.

Bishop expresses solidarity with victims as rebels kill 43 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed sorrow following a deadly attack by rebels that reportedly left 43 people dead in the northeastern province of Ituri.

Family Faith Activities for the Easter Season

Celebrating Easter as a Family You did it! Your family made it through the blessed season of Lent and has arrived at Easter! On this holiest day of the year, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.   Here are some ways to focus...

Friar Jean-Claude Chupin, co-founder of the Community of the Lamb, passed away on Easter

The friar leaves behind a lasting legacy of service of the poor with a life modeled on St. Francis of Assisi. The community he co-founded has a presence in both Europe and the Americas.

Why Pakistan’s bishops doubt government will act on minor’s forced marriage

Bishop Samson Shukardin said government committees are often delayed so people forget, as protests continue over the marriage of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz.

Vatican urges Catholics not to leave Pope Leo XIV alone in opposing war

The Vatican Secretary of State said the pope’s appeals for peace need concrete support.

Pope will address tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa, Nigerian bishop says

An Augustinian confrere of Pope Leo XIV discussed the pontiff’s upcoming trip to four African countries.