ICE Presence at Minnesota Parish Sparks Fear, Raises Concerns Over Religious Freedom
A Catholic parish in Minnesota is grappling with fear, diminished Mass attendance, and questions about religious liberty after federal immigration…
Year of Saint Francis Calls Catholics Beyond Celebration to True Conversion of Heart
As the Church prepares to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Vatican is…
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…
Southern California Earthquake Swarm Raises Fresh Concerns About Seismic Risks
A series of earthquakes has unsettled communities in Southern California this week, as scientists continue to monitor what may be…
Trump Administration Restores Some Planned Parenthood Funding, Prompting Pro-Life Concern
The Trump administration has quietly restored tens of millions of dollars in federal Title X funding to Planned Parenthood-affiliated organizations,…
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…
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Vatican II’s Call to Friendship With Christ
At his General Audience on January 14, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical reflections on the Second Vatican Council by…
More than 45,000 Mexican Youth to March in Faith at Christ the King Monument
More than 45,000 young Catholics from across Mexico are expected to gather at the end of January for a national…
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…
Pope Leo XIV’s Mosaic Portrait Completed for St. Paul Outside the Walls
The Vatican’s centuries-old tradition of honoring each newly elected pope with a mosaic portrait has reached a new milestone with…