Thankful for abortion pill reversal: 'We are grateful someone answered'

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Peter's Pence collected more than $65.8 million for the pope's mission in 2025

Almost $50 million was used to support the activities of the Holy See in the service of the Holy Father's apostolic mission. U.S Catholics contributed 26.1% of the total.

Catholic accused of blasphemy dies in Pakistani custody

Amir Peter, the younger brother of a Catholic priest in Lahore, died July 1 while held on a blasphemy charge, months after doctors declared him mentally unfit to stand trial.

How the American Revolution changed the future of Catholics in America

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Revolution's promise of religious liberty transformed Catholics from a persecuted minority into full participants in the new republic.

Priest explains how to read the Bible without getting lost in the process

Biblical expert Father Valentín Aparicio advised those who want to read and understand Scripture: Start with the Gospel of Luke.

Filipino bishop decries government corruption as 'grave sin'

Filipino bishop calls out government corruption, anti-trafficking leaders meet in Thailand, Australian bishops call for prayers for sea mariners, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.

Wyoming Catholic College student wins Presidential 1776 Award

A Wyoming Catholic College student wins a White House civics competition, Benedictine College shows off its new library, and more in this week's roundup of Catholic education news in the U.S.

Nicaraguan dictatorship detains Bishop Abelardo Mata again

Mata was detained on June 29, released the same day, and as of June 30 reportedly is under house arrest. At a June 28 Mass he asked for prayers for the persecuted Church, triggering retaliation.

Pope Leo XIV to spend July 4 with migrants on Italian island of Lampedusa

Only about 80 miles from Tunisia, Lampedusa is a main gateway for Africans escaping poverty and violence to enter the continent of Europe.

Vatican official to Catholic journalists: Be 'disciples before influencers'

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu reflected on the importance of communicating the truth in a digital age of trends.