'Their very existence is at stake': Catholic organizations mobilize for Lebanon's Christians

Christians in southern Lebanon have paid a heavy price in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel but have been sustained through the support of Catholic organizations and initiatives.

Pope Leo XIV's first year: 10 powerful moments

On May 8, 2025, the world was introduced to Cardinal Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV. One year later, we look at some of the most significant events and powerful moments of his first year as pope.

New release seeks to revive St. Bartolo Longo's 'Fifteen Saturdays' devotion

Ahead of the pope's May 8 visit to Pompeii, Italy, the hometown of the saint who promoted the "Fifteen Saturdays" devotion, a new book seeks to reintroduce people to this "forgotten Marian devotion."

Commission sees opportunities to expand targeted sanctions on religious liberty offenders

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom recommended targeted sanctions against the Taliban, Iraqi militias, and government officials in Nicaragua, Nigeria, China, and Russia.

India's religious liberty on 'downward trajectory,' commission says

"Religious freedom in India is abysmal," U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Vice Chair Asif Mahmood said at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

'Families fight, but family is forever': Pope Leo's brother says the brothers limit political talk

Pope Leo's older brother John Prevost said he and his brothers limit political topics when they speak each week, but there is that "brother connection."

U.S. bishops recount year since Pope Leo XIV's election

"I really had to do a double take, because conventional wisdom has been that there will never be a pope from the United States," said Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski of St. Louis.

Fidelity, enthusiasm, and faith: Pope Leo XIV welcomes Swiss Guard recruits

Twenty-eight Swiss Guards were sworn in Wednesday at the Vatican.

'A breath of hope': Pope Leo XIV encourages Lebanese priests through video call

The pope expressed his encouragement to the priests who are working in war- torn southern Lebanon. The Holy Father said he prays for them, supports them, and gave them his blessing.

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to read printed books

The pontiff marked the centenary of the Vatican Publishing House, saying printed books remain a vital "opportunity to think" in the digital age.