Australian diocese unveils new cathedral as archbishop prepares for Rome

Archbishop Anthony Randazzo announced the project weeks before departing for the Vatican, calling it "a commitment to the faithful of today and for future generations."

Miami archbishop urges U.S. government to reconsider funding cut for children's program

The loss of an $11 million contract threatens care for unaccompanied minors, according to Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami.

Catholic theologians explain why war is a 'matter of morality' after Vance comments on Pope Leo XIV

Vice President JD Vance asked the Vatican to "stick to matters of morality" amid Pope Leo XIV's Iran war concerns. Catholic theologians say war and other public policies are "matters of morality."

Diocese of Phoenix pioneers role for priestly well-being: No priest should walk 'alone'

Father Greg Schlarb will accompany priests across the Diocese of Phoenix as part of a novel plan to ensure priests are healthy — spiritually, physically, and mentally.

Carmelite sisters ask for prayers, donations after fire destroys retreat house

The fire rendered one of the two retreat houses inoperable. Although the repair costs are not yet known, the severe damage requires the building to be rebuilt.

Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon: The Eucharist sustains us amid fear, suffering

The pope celebrated Mass in French in Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, during the second leg of his trip in Africa.

Donald Trump on tensions with Pope Leo XIV: 'I have nothing against the pope'

The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran "can have a nuclear weapon."

Young U.S. men overtake women in saying religion is 'very important'

Numbers of U.S. young men and women who frequently attend religious services have increased, Gallup data shows.

Bishop reminds Venezuelan people: 'Christ's resurrection is a source of solace and strength'

Caracas Auxiliary Bishop-elect José Gómez reminded Venezuelans that they "possess the capacity, through the grace of God and with the solidarity of their brothers and sisters, to overcome" suffering.

China pressures underground Catholics to join state church, rights group says

"A decade into Xi Jinping's Sinicization campaign and nearly eight years since the 2018 Holy See-China agreement, Catholics in China face escalating repression" researcher Yalkun Uluyol said.