Pew report finds that one-fourth of U.S. radio stations have a faith focus

Most religious radio stations report that "evangelism" is part of their mission.

Lebanese Christian aid worker recalls slain priest who urged villagers to stay amid war

When an aid worker first planned to leave her home due to the latest hostilities in Burk el Mulouk, a Christian-majority village in southern Lebanon, Father Pierre al-Rahi urged her to stay.

How Catholic volunteers serve Bangladesh's forgotten children this Lent

A Catholic missionary's five-minute appeal at Sunday Mass brought 50 new volunteers forward to serve street children in Dhaka — and most of them are Muslim.

Vatican secretary of state says war on Iran is not just

Cardinal Pietro Parolin also addressed tensions over the Traditional Latin Mass.

Pakistan bishops back army amid Afghanistan tensions

Catholic leaders in Pakistan expressed solidarity with the nation's armed forces while calling for dialogue to end weeks of cross-border fighting with Afghanistan.

Case against priest for alleged role in attempted coup d'état in Brazil dismissed

In November 2024 Brazil's Federal Police had named Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva as a suspect in the attempt to prevent the presidential inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Bishop Seitz discusses pastoral letter, elaborates on call for discernment among law enforcement

"No one should ever act against the dictates of a well-informed conscience, and we all have a responsibility to form our consciences according to the law of God," the El Paso, Texas, bishop said.

Ukraine monastery hit in Russian missile strike, 'most historic church' targeted so far

Steven Moore, executive producer of "A Faith Under Siege," weighs in on the latest Russian attacks against a UNESCO World Heritage site and where the Ukraine war fits in with broader global conflicts.

Day of the Unborn Child celebrated March 25

Catholic bishops in various countries are joining the celebration by organizing events in defense of the lives of unborn children.

Pope Leo hails 250th anniversary of 3 Slovak dioceses carved from the Habsburgs

Three dioceses in what is now Slovakia mark 250 years, a story that winds through Habsburg politics, a suspected forgery, and communist-era intrigue.