'Historic moment': Maronite Church prepares for Patriarch Hoyek's beatification

The Maronites begin celebrations ahead of beatification, Egypt moves against Christian discrimination, Irish priests press for action on Gaza, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.

From crumbling convent to Catholic art studio: A new light in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey, Catholics have rescued an abandoned convent, restored to life its chapel, and transformed the building into a Catholic art studio.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Lebanese-born archbishop as permanent observer to United Nations

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis previously served as apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

New bill would protect mothers with surrogacy contracts from forced abortions

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

Catholic professor discusses Pope Leo's peace efforts after Vatican's nuclear weapon, AI conference

The pope has continued to advocate for peace-building and has warned against nuclear weapons and AI being integrated into the military.

Catholic parents of Texas flood victims share witness to faith amid grief

Blair Harber, 13, and Brooke Harber, 11, were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash floods that devastated parts of the state last year.

Why monks outlive other men: Inside a 30-year study of European monasteries

A long-running study of German and Austrian monasteries suggests that much of the gap between how long men and women live comes down to how men live, not to biology.

Sedevacantist Scottish monks perform illicit consecration of bishop in spite of warnings of schism

The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer in May announced their rejection of the Second Vatican Council and the popes that have come since.

U.S. Ambassador clarifies view on pope's role in politics, war after Vatican response

Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo's statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance.

Catholic sisters bring free medical care to Kenya slum, uncover hidden illnesses

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Archdiocese of Mombasa set up a medical camp to offer screenings and care to underserved patients.