In sworn deposition, job applicant says bishop asked about shielding finances from abuse settlements

The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont's former bishop says there was "nothing nefarious" about the intent to shield diocesan assets from potential lawsuits.

Former Muslim refugee who fled war in Bosnia ordained a priest in Germany

He began reading the Bible and visiting a church every Sunday, eventually getting baptized.

France legalizes euthanasia after forceful push through Parliament

The vote, ending an unusual parliamentary stalemate between the National Assembly and the Senate, came three years after President Emmanuel Macron first opened the question to national debate.

Priests' soccer tournament promotes fraternity and vocations

What started out as a friendly match among local priests has grown into a tournament with priests from seven dioceses in Peru, an event that strengthens fraternity and is a seedbed for vocations.

Catholic anti-trafficking advocates urge Congress to pass stalled trafficking bill

Catholic anti-trafficking advocates urged Congress to pass legislation strengthening prevention efforts, expanding survivor protections, and combating online exploitation.

Filipino Norbertine priest elected new abbot of St. Michael's Abbey in California

The thriving monastic community in Southern California has named Father John Caronan as its third abbot.

Exorcist is new rector of Mexico City's Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica

Upon announcing the appointment, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar noted that the basilica "holds a privileged place in the life of our local Church and in the hearts of millions of pilgrims."

U.S. bishops urge Labor Department to reject expanding IVF insurance coverage

U.S. Catholic bishops and other Catholic organizations warned that IVF destroys human embryonic life and encouraged the department to support life-affirming fertility treatments instead.

Catholic Relief Services to receive $235 million in food aid for Sudan, Ethiopia

"More than 110,000 metric tons of U.S.-grown agricultural commodities" will be delivered under an agreement in principle between Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

2 historic churches in Mexico City reopen almost 9 years after earthquake damage

Work was slow and meticulous due to the complexity of the damage, but the two churches in the historic city center of Mexico City are now open to the faithful.