Meet the Augustinian saints celebrated by the Church in August

Here are 6 Augustinian saints and a blessed who the the Catholic Church celebrates in August.

Life of Brazilian woman who lived over half a century solely on the Eucharist hits the big screen

On Good Friday in 1943, Floripes Dornellas de Jesús, known as "Lola," decided she would eat no more. From that moment on, she received only the Eucharist each day.

Imam's daughter in Guinea-Bissau makes profession as Catholic religious sister

Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, made her temporary profession on Aug. 15, describing the milestone as a response to God's call and a moment of "joy, emotion, and profound gratitude."

EWTN News explains: Why the Church once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius

Rome once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius. Understanding why explains the Vatican's newest dialogue, but a scintillating question remains.

Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families

The pontiff held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network on Aug. 21.

Joint statement highlights 'shared convictions' in first Catholic-Confucian conference

Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized their shared goals for humanity while acknowledging important theological differences between the two traditions.

Lebanon abolishes death penalty, making regional history as amnesty law sparks debate

The historic step is being hailed as a major victory for human dignity and human rights, while another piece of legislation about general amnesty has sparked intense debate.

Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby

McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to the baby after his parents demanded he be aborted due to a heart condition.

Baptisms in Ireland drop by nearly 30% in past decade, survey finds

Baptisms significantly fall in Ireland, a German bishop resigns, Asian churches rally after Indonesia earthquake, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.

Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues

The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.