Catholic religious sisters share global ministry with Queen Camilla in landmark meeting

Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls.

Mount Cristo Rey bill seeks to block federal land seizure

Two border bishops have expressed support for legislation that would block the government from taking diocesan land by eminent domain for border fence construction.

Catholic relief agencies mobilize across Asia as storms trigger widespread humanitarian need

Caritas Bangladesh and Jinde Charities in China are providing aid after devastating flooding.

Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword

The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book "Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift," which was published in Italian on July 21.

Trial opens for Australian bishop accused of abusing young aboriginal men

Prosecutors allege the former bishop of Broome hosted alcohol-fueled parties for young aboriginal men at Church-owned properties. Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all 26 charges.

Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses

Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter.

Earthquake in Peru: statue of Mary untouched as church roof caves in

The walls of the colonial era church are still standing, but the roof collapsed into the nave. The parish priest estimated restoring the church will cost $2 million.

Forced disappearance of Nicaraguan bishop denounced as crime against humanity

80-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata has been missing for 19 days.

U.S. bishops demand justice and transparency following migrant deaths in ICE custody

In a joint statement, Bishops Daniel García and Brendan Cahill called for the application of immigration law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights.

Bishop Barres, Catholic sisters sue New York over assisted suicide mandates

The bishop said "we will never submit" to "the culture of death" as the Catholic diocese and religious sisters argue that their faith prevents them from participating in physician-assisted suicide.