Diocese in Brazil to become 36th consecrated to St. Michael the Archangel

The consecration to be carried out by the bishop is part of the "Great Reconquest" initiative promoted by the Hesed Institute with the arrival in Brazil of the pilgrim statue of St. Michael.

Pope Leo: Vatican II reformed the liturgy to promote active participation

The pontiff's Aug. 26 general audience addressed the reasons for the church's recent liturgical reforms.

Symposium in Brazil addresses the devil's existence as part of Catholic doctrine

Besides affirming the existence of demons based on Scripture, tradition, and the magisterium, the symposium emphasized the need to discern between genuine demonic activity and mental illness.

Suspect arrested for arson in burning of historic Catholic church in New Brunswick, Canada

Officials said Saint-Simon Catholic Church on the Acadian Peninsula was a "total loss" after a massive blaze destroyed it.

Polish bishops demand full return of religion classes ahead of school year

Poland's bishops are raising concerns about mandatory "health education" classes as the school year begins.

Bishops warn inflexible vetting rules could bar eligible family members from taking in migrant kids

Bishops said rigid vetting rules could prolong children's custody stays beyond the nearly 190-day fiscal 2026 average.

Muslim Senate candidate faces backlash for comparing sharia law to canon law

"Nobody is trying to push sharia law on anyone else, just like I hope nobody is trying to push canon law on anybody else," Abdul El-Sayed said during a Fox News interview.

Los Angeles merchants seek to save 10-foot cross, Nativity scene in city's historic center

A Los Angeles resident has sued the city government alleging that the displays violate the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Pope Leo XIV's summer catechesis: Understanding the sacred liturgy

From May to August, the pope has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. Here is a recap of what he said.

Federal judge reverses 'patently unlawful' White House visa rule after challenge from Catholic group

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas rebuked the Trump administration for what she said was a "direct" infringement on normal federal policy rules.