Nepal, China warn of second flood as Church launches relief efforts

Local Catholic families, foreigners, and tourists were among those affected as Caritas launched a flood appeal.

UPDATE: Nepal, China warn of second flood as Church launches relief efforts

Caritas Nepal has begun distributing relief and operating community kitchens as authorities warn of a second flood following the deadliest natural disaster in Nepal's recorded history.

Latin Patriarchate: Emergency relief alone will not secure a future for Holy Land Christians

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has called for and investment in education, work, and special projects so Christian families can remain in the Holy Land.

Bishop prays for Norway's King Harald V, hails 'stable pillar'

Bishop Erik Varden invoked a ninth-century prayer for the dying as he commended King Harald V to God's mercy on behalf of Norwegian Catholics.

Pope Leo XIV warns against entrusting human-life decisions to machines

The pontiff called for an ethical framework for artificial intelligence and warned that technology must serve life, peace and the common good.

Department of Justice report says FBI's 2023 Richmond memo was 'grave failure' of responsibility

Federal agents investigated an alleged link between "violent extremists" and "radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology."

Nigeria's bishops decry 'unabated trail of blood and terror,' demand end to killings

Condemning the latest wave of killings and abductions in the country, the bishops called on the government and security agencies to take urgent action.

Pope Leo XIV gives assent to election of new archbishop of Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus

Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun has become archbishop of the Maronite Diocese of Damascus, succeeding Archbishop Samir Nassar.

California bishops push for social media regulation as Meta pays billions after youth safety lawsuit

A California bill would ban "addictive features" on social media for youth under the age of 16.

Faith leaders, Justice Department meet to push for stronger protections for houses of worship

"No American should ever fear violence for simply practicing their faith," Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights for the Department of Justice, said.