250 years after independence, the little-known story of colonial America's Catholics

Although Catholicism was a small minority in colonial America, more than 20,000 Catholics called it home. Two-thirds lived in Maryland, with most of the rest in Pennsylvania and port cities.

Toronto Catholics launch first conference for young professionals

ARISE is a full-day conference taking place on Sept. 26 in Canada's largest city built for young professionals and Catholics from all walks of life.

Spanish bishops' president: 'The invasion of Ceuta is a test. Demography is a weapon'

In an Aug. 2 message, Archbishop Luis Argüello said: "Biopolitics is key to current global power."

Spanish persecution survivors reveal hidden stories of faith and resistance

A new book tells the stories of Catholics who survived persecution during the Spanish Civil War.

Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Rabat in Morocco amid investigation of cardinal

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero has stepped back from public ministry while the Church investigates allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate conduct involving adult women, which he denies.

Pope Leo XIV to Ecuadorian Catholics: Keep following Christ

The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on Aug. 2 for Ecuador's seventh National Youth Day.

Michigan ends restriction on Catholic counselors who treat kids with gender dysphoria

A Catholic Charities affiliate sued Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials after the governor signed into law a ban on "conversion therapy."

Pope Leo XIV to Peruvian youth: Do not be afraid to be God's instruments

"Many people need that joyful and contagious witness that a young person in love with Christ can convey," Pope Leo XIV observed.

West Virginia Catholic parishes rally to support communities hit by flash flooding

The flooding that swept through north-central West Virginia killed at least two people, authorities said.

Bartek Krakowiak: From professed convert to troubled vandal at Medjugorje

After a troubled youth and a powerful conversion experience, Polish national Bartlomiej "Bartek" Krakowiak has been arrested and charged with acts of vandalism at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje.