U.S. bishops focus on young people, artificial intelligence in Labor Day message

The Labor Day message echoed Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo XIV to seminarians: 'As I look at each of you, I see the marvelousness of God'

The pope told the seminarians that the call of God is gratuitous and not based on any merit of theirs, adding that their presence is a sign of hope for the Church in that God continues to call.

10 years a saint: The truth about Mother Teresa's care for the dying

Critics of the devout religious superior have for years alleged that she refused to administer anesthetics to the sick and dying at her mission in Calcutta.

Lourdes Shrine finalizes preparations for Pope Leo XIV's visit as registration caps at 150,000

Preparations for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lourdes are in full swing. Registration has been capped to ensure adequate services for those in attendance.

True ecological conversion passes through the Eucharist, says International Theological Commission

An International Theological Commission document sets out a Christian vision of humanity's relationship with creation.

Maine high court says father can prevent daughter from attending mother's church

The mother will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over the ruling from the state court, attorneys said.

Cardinal Cupich, Catholic religious sisters sue Illinois to halt assisted suicide law

The state recently began allowing doctors to help patients kill themselves by prescribing lethal doses of medication.

Hong Kong judges uphold Cardinal Zen's conviction over fund to help protesters

Zen and four others face monetary fines, but it's unclear whether they will face further prosecution.

Abuse prevention, liturgy central to Vatican courses for new bishops

The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000, when it was launched by St. John Paul II.

Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline first annual 'Sheen Awards'

The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event, which will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.