Guinean youth heading to West African Youth Day encouraged to be missionaries

Archbishop François Sylla challenged the youth delegation to see themselves as active members of the Church as they head to the youth celebration in Ghana.

Cardinal Burke to lead international Rosary Rally in Amsterdam

Catholic cardinal presides over Rosary Rally in Holland, Norway celebrates 100 years since first Mass, Scottish sisters to stand trial for abuse, and more in this week's world news round up.

'The Bible in a Year' podcast is back — this time for the whole family

"The Bible in a Year: Family Edition," hosted by Father Josh Johnson, launches on Jan. 1, 2027.

U.S. bishops focus on young people, artificial intelligence in Labor Day message

The Labor Day message echoed Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo XIV to seminarians: 'As I look at each of you, I see the marvelousness of God'

The pope told the seminarians that the call of God is gratuitous and not based on any merit of theirs, adding that their presence is a sign of hope for the Church in that God continues to call.

10 years a saint: The truth about Mother Teresa's care for the dying

Critics of the devout religious superior have for years alleged that she refused to administer anesthetics to the sick and dying at her mission in Calcutta.

Pope Leo XIV to Arab-region churches: 'Do not be afraid of your smallness'

The pope met with members of the Council of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions on Thursday in Rome, offering a message of hope and encouragement in the midst of crisis and uncertainty.

Pope Leo XIV points to St. John Henry Newman as a model for education today

The pontiff urged Oxford scholars to seek truth courageously and promote an education rooted in human dignity, justice and the common good.

Insurers will pay out extra $30 million in Winona-Rochester Diocese abuse settlement

The Minnesota diocese paid out another multimillion-dollar settlement several years ago.

U.S. bishops offer pre-midterms guidance on faithful citizenship

The guide is meant to assist in priestly formation on Catholic Social Teaching, so they can better communicate those teachings to their congregations.