Pope Leo’s Controversial New Archbishop Faces Scrutiny Over Past Statements
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Mario León Dorado, O.M.I., as coadjutor archbishop of Rabat, Morocco, bringing renewed attention to…
Machine Gun Jesus? Outrage Erupts Over Blasphemous Sculpture of ‘Jesus With Machine Guns’
A controversial sculpture portraying Jesus Christ crucified while holding two machine guns was removed from its outdoor location at an…
The Writings That Shaped Pope Leo XIV Are Now Available in English
Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual reflections on St. Augustine are now available to English-speaking readers with the release of Freedom Under…
Whoever Has the Children Has the Future — Vienna’s Schools Offer a Warning for Catholics
A striking demographic shift in Vienna’s schools is raising questions that extend far beyond Austria — including a question Catholics…
Chicago Archdiocese to Pay $5.5 Million in Major Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Archdiocese of Chicago has reached a $5.5 million settlement with nine survivors of clergy sexual abuse, adding to a…
Pope Leo XIV Ends Vatican Salary Cuts Imposed During COVID Crisis
Pope Leo XIV has formally ended Vatican salary restrictions introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, closing a chapter of financial austerity…
New Vatican Synod Report Pushes ‘Gender Equality’ in Church Workplaces
A newly published report from the Synod on Synodality is calling for new measures involving “gender equality,” lay participation and…
Celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s 71st Birthday Today
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 71st birthday on Sept. 14, marking the occasion after a year in which calls for…
25 Years After 9/11, Catholic Bishops Call America Back to Prayer, Mercy and Peace
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Catholic bishops across the United States are urging the faithful not only…
Catholic High School Takes a Stand Against Government to Protect Its Faith
A historic Catholic high school in Montreal has chosen its religious mission over government funding, announcing that it will become…