Vatican Commission Says Women Cannot Receive Sacramental Diaconate, Leaves Broader Question Open
A newly released Vatican report has concluded that women cannot be admitted to the diaconate understood as a sacramental degree…
St. Francis Xavier: The Missionary Who Carried Christ to the Ends of the Earth
On Dec. 3, the Church honors St. Francis Xavier, one of the greatest missionaries in Christian history. His life reminds…
Shortage of Supplies Deepens Human Suffering in Gaza as Winter Rains Arrive
As Catholics around the world prepare for Advent, a stark humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Gaza, where aid agencies…
Catholic Adults With Disabilities Share How Faith and Welcoming Parishes Strengthen Their Vocations
As the Church marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, two Catholic women are inviting the…
Pope Leo XIV to Honor the Immaculate Conception With Traditional Visit to Spanish Steps
Catholics in Rome will once again gather for one of the city’s most cherished Marian traditions on December 8, as…
Public Outcry Grows Over Vienna Art Exhibit Critics Call ‘Blasphemous’
A state-funded art exhibition in Vienna has drawn strong criticism from Catholic organizations who say several of the displayed works…
Pope Leo XIV Reflects on His Mission: ‘I was thinking of retiring, but instead I surrendered to God’
Returning from his Apostolic Journey to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV spoke candidly with journalists aboard the papal plane, offering reflections…
Pope Leo XIV’s Blue Mosque Visit Raises Questions After He Declines to Pray Inside
Pope Leo XIV’s historic trip to Turkey for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea has drawn international attention…
Zip-Tied Baby Jesus: Progressive Church’s Nativity Display Draws Condemnation
A controversial Nativity display at Lake Street Church of Evanston, Illinois, has drawn sharp criticism from Christians nationwide after the…
UPDATE: Croatian Police Say Nun Falsely Reported Stabbing Incident, Investigation Finds
A four-day police investigation in Zagreb has concluded that a Croatian nun who claimed she was stabbed by an unknown…