Built to flex, made to last: Inside New Zealand's first new cathedral in a century

Architects say Christchurch's new Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, the first Catholic cathedral built in New Zealand in more than 120 years, is designed to serve for the next 200 years.

Pope Leo XIV's appeal to mothers: 'never tire of passing on the faith!'

The pontiff celebrated Mass at Uruguay's principal Marian shrine.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV to conclude Uruguay visit today and travel to Argentina

Leo XIV will celebrate Mass in Uruguay Sunday and, later in the afternoon, depart for Argentina, where he will visit the Monument to General San Martín and meet with President Javier Milei.

'Bless those who wrong you,' Kenyan bishop urges Christians

Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya reminded Christians to follow Christ's example to pray for everyone, even those who "hurt and betray."

Chaldean monks return historic manuscripts to Iraqi archdiocese after more than 50 years

The formal handover ceremony took place at the Monastery of the Servant of God and Martyr Gabriel Danbo in Ankawa, a predominantly Christian district of Erbil.

Polish bishops call for prayer after gunman kills 6 in Kraków's historic square

Cardinal Grzegorz Rys invited Kraków to a Mass for the victims at St. Mary's Basilica after a gunman killed six people in the city's Main Market Square.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV in Uruguay

The Holy Father said a papal Mass and visited with several communities in Uruguay on the first full day of his South American trip.

Pope Leo XIV encourages Uruguay's Catholic minority to keep — and spread — the faith

The pontiff presided at an evening prayer vigil on his last night in the country.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV tells 100,000 at Montevideo vigil 'be saints'

Pope Leo XIV urged young Uruguayans to be saints at a vigil drawing about 100,000 people in Montevideo. He celebrates Mass in Florida on Sunday before leaving for Argentina.

In Uruguay, Pope Leo XIV deplores the social costs of violent crime

The pontiff visited a lower-income neighborhood where a Catholic parish is helping the needy.