New Vatican document considers the difficulties of passing on the faith today

The document is presented as a set of "considerations," drawing on the input and contributions of several national bishops' conferences.

Pope urges educators to help young people encounter Christ amid 'merciless' treatment by culture

A gathering organized by the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education brought together 1,200 participants from 60 countries.

Jerusalem patriarchs and church leaders condemn settler attacks in Taybeh, call for accountability

Jerusalem church leaders have urged protection for Taybeh's Christian community after a recent attack, saying residents have been subjected to "wide-scale terror" by settlers.

Supreme Court order leaves federal prison transgender services in place for now

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito said they would have granted the government's request to reverse the rulings.

Archbishop Coakley receives award for anti-death penalty advocacy

Coakley said living in the U.S. has deepened his commitment to advocating for death row inmates and urging the Church and the nation to see the inhumanity of executions carried out in their name.

U.S. bishops urge continued immigration protections for Ukrainians, Salvadorans

Ukrainian and El Salvadoran temporary protected status (TPS) beneficiaries will continue to retain immigration protections, pending an announcement "made at the appropriate time," the government said.

Accusations of corruption fly as Brazilians head to polls to elect president

Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in a contest marked by polarization and accusations of corruption.

Pope Leo XIV: Following St. John Paul II, the Church's dialogue with Jews must continue

The pontiff met with a delegation of the American Jewish Committee at the Vatican on Thursday.

Pope invites young Catholics to Seoul as registration opens for World Youth Day 2027

The Vatican released the pontiff's message on the feast of St. John Paul II, who established World Youth Day in 1985.

Schoenstatt asks for information on founder as allegations remain under study

The movement says research into the allegations is far from complete and could take years, and that the evidence may confirm or fail to substantiate them.