French Council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect

France's highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.

Vatican still hasn't approved Germany's new synodal body, bishop says

The Vatican has been reviewing the bylaws for Germany's planned Synodal Conference since late March, with the panel's first meeting in doubt for November.

Vatican foreign minister meets with officials in Russia to discuss Ukraine conflict

Archbishop Paul Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Aug. 25.

Harvard chaplain discusses 'record-breaking' number of conversions at the university

Paralleling trends elsewhere, at Harvard University more young people than ever are joining the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo appoints leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican body

The pontiff appointed Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life on Aug. 25.

Christians in Holy Land fear 'losing their homes and their livelihoods,' according to papal agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa assured Christians in the Holy Land they "will not be abandoned," said Michael LaCivita, communications director at Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

Man in viral church video was removed by outsiders, Los Angeles Archdiocese says

The archdiocese said the parish had no participation in a demonstration that moved into the church, nor did it give permission for its filming.

Vocations initiative topping 100,000 followers launches priestly discernment program

Shepherding Future Shepherds, an initiative through the International Institute for Culture, will partner with the Avila Institute's High Calling program.

Judge denies mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after testimony on Catholic doctrine

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy's defense team.