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Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s Hope for "lasting peace among the nations"
The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder...
Catholic Bishops in U.S. Urge "charity, respect, and civility" after Historic 2024 Election
In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory.
Donald Trump Wins Reelection, Vowing "strong, safe, and prosperous America"
Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the...
Here’s How Catholics Can Get 8 Plenary Indulgences During the First Week of November
For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to...
Last of Founding Board Members of EWTN, Richard DeGraff, Dies at 94
Richard DeGraff, a founding board member at EWTN who was instrumental in helping Mother Angelica launch the network, passed away...
"Words cannot describe it": Bishop Urges "renewed zeal" in Face of "heinous" Last Supper Mockery at Olympics
The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper.
Pope Francis on Prayer for Creation Day: Caring for the Environment is an "act of love"
The Holy Spirit “guides us and calls us to conversion,” Francis said, “to a change in lifestyle in order to resist the...
Vatican Convenes UN Panel Urging Global Abolition of Surrogacy
Panelists called for “increased awareness and concrete steps at the U.N. level to abolish surrogacy and uphold human dignity.”
For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis Urges Christians to "be friends of the poor"
Pope Francis this week urged Christians around the world to share in the suffering of the poor and to commune...
Vatican Reinstates Carmelite Mother Superior Nearly a Year after Bishop in Texas, U.S., Dismissed Her over an Affair
The Holy See has reinstated a Carmelite mother superior nearly a year after the bishop of Fort Worth, Texas, dismissed...
Pope Expresses "spiritual closeness" to Iran after Death of President in Helicopter Crash
In a telegram, the Holy Father sent “condolences upon the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and all who perished.”
“If it is deacons with holy orders, no”: Pope Francis against Ordained Female Deacons
The Holy Father stressed the importance of women’s roles in the Catholic Church, describing them as “the ones who move...
Here’s What Pope Francis Said in His "60 Minutes" Interview
The pope spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican via a Spanish translator.
Do Not Abandon Grandparents and Elderly; Remain Close to Them: Pope Francis
The Vatican released the message ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which takes place on...
Vatican Sends Letter to French Embassy Over Tribunal Decision in Nun’s Dismissal Case
Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni confirmed to reporters the Vatican’s transmission of a “Note Verbal,” or a diplomatic...
Papal Foundation Announces Nearly $15 million in Global Grants, Humanitarian Aid, to "grow Catholic faith”
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid.
Pope Francis Laicizes Toledo Priest after Life Sentence for Sexual Abuse of Minors
Pope Francis has laicized an Ohio priest, Michael Zacharias, who was convicted on five counts of sex trafficking by a federal...
French Bishops Call for Fasting and Prayer as France Enshrines Abortion in Constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution..
Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ Brew Helps Feed the Homeless
The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has launched a beer collaboration with a local brewery to support its anti-hunger programs for...
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services Head Sees "hope and resiliency" amid Chaos
Sean Callahan said he was able to witness the countless displaced individuals and families that have struggled in Gaza since...