In a wealthy Asian city, a play asks why St. Clare of Assisi chose to own nothing

A Catholic parish in western Singapore hosted the play "TO GAZE: St. Clare of Assisi" as part of celebrations for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi.

For the first time in 5 years, the number of priests worldwide rose

The Catholic Church has 407,421 priests, 425 more than the previous year. Africa and Asia are driving this growth, while Europe recorded another decline.

Pope Leo XIV leaves Gemelli Hospital, returns to Vatican

The 71-year-old pope had been admitted last Tuesday and underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

A century of Church growth: From 10 million to 347 million in the mission territories

On average each day, over the last 100 years in mission territories, the Church has seen more than 9,000 people becoming Catholic, two priestly ordinations, and five women taking vows as religious.

Jesuit Refugee Service UK calls Catholic finance leaders to aid refugees

Jesuit Refugee Service UK urges solidarity with migrants, a priest in India is arrest for minor sex abuse, a Maronite bishop is appointed in Mexico, and more in this week's world news roundup.

Pope Leo XIV cleared to leave hospital SSaturday aturday after successful surgery

The Vatican said the pontiff will lead the Angelus from the Vatican as usual on Sunday.

Catholic theologian challenges U.S. Senate candidate on abortion: 'The Bible is not silent'

Professor Jodi Hunt told EWTN News she thinks Talarico was trying to appear as a "centrist" to undecided voters, or Republicans unhappy with the party, but she does not think he was convincing.

German bishops join initiative for 'child-friendly' artificial intelligence

Citing Pope Leo XIV's call to defend human dignity in the age of AI, the German Bishops' Conference has joined an initiative to make artificial intelligence safe for children.

Bishop: 'Indiscriminate' ICE raids incite anxiety, fear in California's Central Valley

The Department of Homeland Security insisted ICE officers are "heroes," enforcing the law.

'The Chosen' releases official trailer for Season 6

The new trailer already has over 1 million views on YouTube in the 24 hours since its release.