Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword

The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book "Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift," which was published in Italian on July 21.

Trial opens for Australian bishop accused of abusing young aboriginal men

Prosecutors allege the former bishop of Broome hosted alcohol-fueled parties for young aboriginal men at Church-owned properties. Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all 26 charges.

Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses

Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter.

Earthquake in Peru: statue of Mary untouched as church roof caves in

The walls of the colonial era church are still standing, but the roof collapsed into the nave. The parish priest estimated restoring the church will cost $2 million.

Forced disappearance of Nicaraguan bishop denounced as crime against humanity

80-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata has been missing for 19 days.

U.S. bishops demand justice and transparency following migrant deaths in ICE custody

In a joint statement, Bishops Daniel García and Brendan Cahill called for the application of immigration law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights.

Bishop Barres, Catholic sisters sue New York over assisted suicide mandates

The bishop said "we will never submit" to "the culture of death" as the Catholic diocese and religious sisters argue that their faith prevents them from participating in physician-assisted suicide.

East Africa Catholic bishops commit to young people as pastoral priority for next 4 years

The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa.

U.S. bishops' Natural Family Planning Awareness Week campaign begins

U.S. bishops released resources including posters, homily notes, social media files, and ideas for celebrating and promoting natural family planning.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child

"Children are the most rewarding thing," Vance said in an interview earlier this year.