Pope Leo XIV Affirms Press Freedom While Calling Journalists to Integrity and Dialogue
In a message marking the 50th anniversary of the Italian daily La Repubblica, Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Church’s long-standing…
Author: Jordan Blake
Global Persecution of Christians Reaches New Record, Report Warns
The number of Christians facing persecution or serious discrimination for their faith has reached an unprecedented level worldwide, according to…
Supreme Court Weighs Transgender Athlete Cases as States Defend Girls’ Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in two cases that could shape the future of laws restricting transgender…
Leaked Consistory Texts Reveal Sharp Vatican Debates on Liturgy, Synodality, and Curial Reform
Newly published texts from a January extraordinary consistory have offered rare insight into internal Vatican discussions on the liturgy, synodality,…
USCCB President Holds White House Talks as Church and Administration Clash on Immigration Policy
Archbishop Paul Coakley, recently elected president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), held a private meeting at…
Global Priest Shortage Deepens as Seminary Enrollment Declines Again
Newly released Church statistics from 2023 indicate that the global number of Catholic priests and seminarians has continued to decline,…
Prayers for Peace Rise from the Jordan River for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Catholics from across Jordan gathered at the Jordan River this January to mark the Feast of the Baptism of the…
Artificial Intelligence Without Conscience: Grok’s Abuse Scandal Deepens
A recent move by Elon Musk’s social media platform X to limit AI image generation has done little to stop…
Pro-LGBT Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe Opens Consistory as Reports Indicate Cardinal Unease
An Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV this week has drawn close attention across the Catholic world, as cardinals…
ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Calls for Prayer, Accountability, and Calm From Catholic Leaders
The fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis has ignited…