Jesuit Refugee Service UK calls Catholic finance leaders to aid refugees

Jesuit Refugee Service UK urges solidarity with migrants, a priest in India is arrest for minor sex abuse, a Maronite bishop is appointed in Mexico, and more in this week's world news roundup.

Pope Leo XIV cleared to leave hospital SSaturday aturday after successful surgery

The Vatican said the pontiff will lead the Angelus from the Vatican as usual on Sunday.

Catholic theologian challenges U.S. Senate candidate on abortion: 'The Bible is not silent'

Professor Jodi Hunt told EWTN News she thinks Talarico was trying to appear as a "centrist" to undecided voters, or Republicans unhappy with the party, but she does not think he was convincing.

German bishops join initiative for 'child-friendly' artificial intelligence

Citing Pope Leo XIV's call to defend human dignity in the age of AI, the German Bishops' Conference has joined an initiative to make artificial intelligence safe for children.

Bishop: 'Indiscriminate' ICE raids incite anxiety, fear in California's Central Valley

The Department of Homeland Security insisted ICE officers are "heroes," enforcing the law.

'The Chosen' releases official trailer for Season 6

The new trailer already has over 1 million views on YouTube in the 24 hours since its release.

Vatican cardinal visits UK to promote interfaith dialogue and peace

The prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, is in the United Kingdom for the first time meeting with faith leaders.

Pope Leo speaks with Russian President Putin by phone

Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone while the pope remains hospitalized.

Australia's antislavery chief, who praised Catholics as 'national leader,' says reforms fall short

Australia's antislavery commissioner, Chris Evans, who has hailed the Catholic sector's work, wants large companies legally required to find and fix forced labor in their supply chains.

Wisconsin voters to weigh ban on church closures in health emergencies

The measure comes more than six years after the Diocese of Madison threatened to sue the local government of Dane County over its imposition of a 50-person cap on Mass attendance in 2020.