St. Catherine's Monastery nears settlement to end dispute with Egyptian government

The settlement is expected to bring greater stability to the monastery while allowing the Egyptian government to proceed with its Great Transfiguration project.

Nigerian government lacks political will to end attacks in Benue state, Catholic bishop says

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe alleged that repeated warnings before the deadly attack on the Yelwata community went unheeded.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in South America

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on an apostolic journey Nov. 6–17 to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop.

New book recounts stories of papal flights from John Paul II to Leo XIV

Rino Anastasio shares personal anecdotes about caring for the popes on board, ranging from worries about insufficient fuel to an unexpected birthday surprise.

Cardinal Parolin on U.S. midterm elections: 'Let's hope that reason and common sense prevail'

The Vatican secretary of state responded to questions from journalists this week about the elections.

First-ever Catholic Military Conference will focus on 'Living and Serving Justly'

Archbishop Timothy Broglio said conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the Church's teachings on just war theory.

Theologian highlights contribution of laypeople to International Theological Commission

The International Theological Commission consists of 30 members, 10 of whom are laypeople.

Texas bishops congratulate Democratic winners, reaffirm pro-life and family agenda

Texas' Catholic bishops congratulated Democratic winners, who won every top office statewide, and prayed for their wisdom while reaffirming that Catholic principles remain unchanged.

Catholic group praises California for 'largest commutation in history' as hundreds spared execution

California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of nearly 550 prisoners on the state's death row on Nov. 5.

Catholic priest pleads guilty to 1970s sexual assault of Baltimore boy

The Maryland attorney general's office said Father Laurence LaPointe admitted to abusing a boy at Gilman School.