Franciscan sisters end 112 years of service in Aleppo, Syria

After more than a century, Aleppo bids farewell to the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, who have long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work in the city.

St. Mary Magdalene: The first witness to the Resurrection

Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the Resurrection.

As pope warns of 'pandemic of loneliness,' Caritas Lithuania offers a Catholic answer

One year after its launch, the "Caritas Listens" hotline has logged more than 67,000 minutes of conversations with older adults seeking comfort, connection, and a listening ear.

Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has been acquitted

The Holy See said the canonical criminal trial remains open and judges are continuing to review evidence in the case involving the former Jesuit accused of sexual and psychological abuse.

Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under Vatican-Beijing agreement

Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained July 22 to lead the Diocese of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, continuing episcopal appointments made under the provisional accord.

Pope Leo XIV to U.S. religious superiors: Prioritize community life

The Vatican issued the pontiff's letter on July 22 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in the United States.

Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses

Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter.

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.

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.

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.