Mexican bishop: Lack of mature faith leads Catholics to fall into esotericism

Mexico's bishops have a established a new pastoral ministry to meet the growing need of people experiencing spiritual, moral, and physical suffering, which could also be of malevolent origin.

Prague archbishop, German ambassador mark post-WWII massacre

During the Diocese of Litomerice's Year of Reconciliation, Archbishop Stanislav Pribyl led a pilgrimage and Mass honoring hundreds killed in Czechoslovakia in 1945.

Cameroon's bishops renew call for peace, dialogue as nation faces ongoing crises

The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon emphasized that peace must remain a national priority, particularly in Cameroon's conflict-ridden regions.

June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence

The gathering will function as "a space for mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration of certain issue," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.

World's oldest priest dies at 110

Ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant served the Diocese of Fulda in Germany for decades. After retiring from active ministry, he remained a confidant, pastor, and spiritual guide for many parishioners.

Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue

The October gathering follows a pastoral letter by Bishop Antonio Suetta on charity, Christian witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel to Muslims living in the diocese.

Illinois diocese asks court to block law requiring it to hire nonbelievers

The Diocese of Springfield says the state Human Rights Act violates its religious freedom, including the right to hire workers who agree with its religious mission.

Pope's AI warnings come as Americans grapple with data center expansions

Catholic scholars echo Leo's focus on the dignity of work, the environment, and avoiding power concentration as one data center spokesperson says her work is consistent with Leo's vision.

Anti-surrogacy advocates urge UN scrutiny of Greece and Ireland

A French children's rights group has filed formal observations with the U.N. Human Rights Council ahead of November reviews of Greece and Ireland.

Bangladesh church bombing: 25 years on, Catholic victims still await justice

A bomb tore through Sunday Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Gopalganj on June 3, 2001; a quarter-century later, police have yet to file a single charge sheet in the case.