Pope Leo XIV remembers 9/11 victims, calls for peace and forgiveness

The pontiff marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with prayers for the dead and those still bearing its wounds, while his Angelus reflection stressed that forgiveness is indispensable for peace.

Practice of ember days bearing fruit for missionary religious community

Father Dave Brokke, with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), says embracing the traditional practice of ember days has become a way of fostering vocations.

Vatican vegetable garden goes 100% organic

The move to biological farming techniques has been underway for several years in response to Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical Laudato Si'.

Beyond Lebanon's famous shrines, these 5 hidden religious sites continue to draw pilgrims

Across Lebanon are lesser-known shrines and monasteries that offer visitors opportunities for prayer, quiet reflection, and a deeper encounter with Lebanon's rich Christian heritage.

Claire Lai, daughter of jailed Hong Kong advocate, announces cancer diagnosis

Catholic activist Jimmy Lai's daughter enters treatment for cancer, Iraq to build largest Marian shrine, canonization cause opens for Belfast priests, and more in this week's world news roundup.

Court says Chicago Archdiocese, Catholic sisters won't have to submit to state suicide law

The Catholic objectors will be shielded from the law while a federal lawsuit plays out against the state policy.

Chicago Archdiocese to pay $5.5 million to 9 abuse victims, attorneys say

The settlement was hailed as a "tipping point and a turning point" regarding allegations of abuse in the archdiocese.

Filmmakers bet on human craft over AI for animated St. Francis musical

Director Benjamin Tanaka, executive producer Gabriel Patrick, and composer Ethan Hsu call the project "The Francis Chronicles."

Catholic professor calls families to reclaim the home in a technological age

Christendom College professor John Cuddeback spoke to EWTN News about his new book "The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter," and treating our homes as places of human flourishing.

Apostolic nuncio calls for 'moral voice' in AI development

Speakers at a Georgetown University event said Magnifica Humanitas offers moral guidance without policy steps, and the nuncio noted rising concern that debates over AI need a moral voice.