In a first, Jewish scholar elected to lead Catholic Biblical Association

The Catholic Biblical Association of America elected its first Jewish president: Amy-Jill Levine.

Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope's visit to France

"My role is to ensure that the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering," Bishop Jean-Marc Micas said.

Pope Leo meets Lebanese president; security issues at center of talks

The pope met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday morning at the Apostolic Palace and focused on challenges facing Lebanon and the implementation of the Trilateral Framework Agreement.

Pope Leo XIV: To heal the wounds of war, our hearts must return to God

The pontiff's message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation was published Aug. 20.

Diocese in Ghana restores remaining liturgical practices restricted during COVID-19 pandemic

Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu said the remaining restrictions introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic are now lifted because health authorities have not issued new cautions.

Catholic bishops in India reject 'Christian conspiracy' claim over funds bill

A senior official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India challenged critics to prove allegations that the Church engineered the stalling of a bill tightening controls on foreign donations.

How Trump's new FDA pick could be monumental in the fight for life

Commissioner appointee Heidi Overton has criticized the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's chemical abortion policies in the past. She is now poised to be in a position to change them.

Society of St. Pius X Masses, sacraments banned at Lourdes Shrine

The bishop of Lourdes announced that the SSPX no longer has authorization at the shrine to celebrate the Mass or the sacraments, although individuals are free to come and pray privately.

Legislator proposes bill to ban surrogacy in Colombia

The bill would penalize all parties involved except the woman carrying the baby, who would be considered the legal mother.

Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved

The pontiff's Aug. 19 general audience focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy.