Mexican bishop: Lack of mature faith leads Catholics to fall into esotericism

Mexico's bishops have a established a new pastoral ministry to meet the growing need of people experiencing spiritual, moral, and physical suffering, which could also be of malevolent origin.

Pope's AI warnings come as Americans grapple with data center expansions

Catholic scholars echo Leo's focus on the dignity of work, the environment, and avoiding power concentration as one data center spokesperson says her work is consistent with Leo's vision.

Anti-surrogacy advocates urge UN scrutiny of Greece and Ireland

A French children's rights group has filed formal observations with the U.N. Human Rights Council ahead of November reviews of Greece and Ireland.

Bangladesh church bombing: 25 years on, Catholic victims still await justice

A bomb tore through Sunday Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Gopalganj on June 3, 2001; a quarter-century later, police have yet to file a single charge sheet in the case.

Former Louisiana priest receives 99 years in prison after sex abuse conviction

Father Anthony Odiong was arrested in Florida on child pornography charges in July 2024 while facing several other charges related to sex crimes.

India tribunal urges end to 'impunity' as anti-Christian violence climbs

Christian, Hindu, and Muslim groups joined a People's Tribunal in New Delhi that documented a sharp rise in attacks on Christians and demanded the government curb 'impunity.'

Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy

The pontiff continued his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's teaching on the liturgy during his weekly general audience.

Archbishop Coakley: Encyclical urges keeping human dignity central in judging tech

Coakley spoke at a virtual panel held by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life that explored what the encyclical is asking.

Peru celebrates Eucharistic miracle with call to renew love for Eucharist

In the context of the anniversary of a Eucharistic miracle in Peru in 1649, a group commemorating the miracle encouraged a renewed love for the Eucharist.

Gaza in need of 'miracles,' papal agency says

Catholics and other Christians can "first of all, pray," Michael La Civita of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association said. Prayer "works miracles, and we need miracles."