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.

Former Louisiana priest receives 99 years in prison after sex abuse conviction

Father Anthony Odiong was arrested in Florida on child pornography charges in July 2024 while facing several other charges related to sex crimes.

India tribunal urges end to 'impunity' as anti-Christian violence climbs

Christian, Hindu, and Muslim groups joined a People's Tribunal in New Delhi that documented a sharp rise in attacks on Christians and demanded the government curb 'impunity.'

Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy

The pontiff continued his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's teaching on the liturgy during his weekly general audience.

Archbishop Coakley: Encyclical urges keeping human dignity central in judging tech

Coakley spoke at a virtual panel held by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life that explored what the encyclical is asking.

U.S. Catholic charismatic leaders announce ecumenically-oriented evangelization initiative

The launch of "Evangelize USA" was announced following Pope Leo XIV's May 30 audience with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service.

Pope Leo XIV appoints EWTN News President to lead Vatican communications department

Montserrat Alvarado becomes the first lay woman appointed prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See.

Franciscan Jubilee Year invites pilgrims to walk in St. Francis of Assisi's footsteps

Pilgrims flock to Italy as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since the death of St. Francis.