French youth hikes up mountain with heavy cross on back, installs atop peak

In a feat of perseverance and strength, Maël Le Lagadec completed the arduous 14 hour climb to replace the cross that had been knocked down.

Pope to visit Italy's 'Land of Fires,' victims of Mafia's toxic waste dumping

Acerra and the surrounding territory has higher-than-average cancer rates, linked to the dumping, burning, and burying of toxic waste — the lucrative business of organized crime groups.

Malta pro-life campaign challenges 6 parties on abortion, euthanasia

A leading pro-life nongovernmental organization is asking Malta's six political parties to declare publicly — yes or no — whether they would back abortion or euthanasia laws ahead of the May 30 vote.

Peace, unity, and AI: What Pope Leo's messages reveal about his thought

Ahead of the publication of Leo's first encyclical, what do his writings and speeches, both before and after his election, reveal about his thought?

Czech cardinal reflects on martyrs under communism ahead of priest beatifications

The two priests were imprisoned and executed by the Czechoslovak communist regime because of its hatred of the Catholic faith, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to boost housing funds as homelessness surges

"Current federal investments in housing programs do not meet the great need we see in our country," said a joint letter by the bishops and leaders of two Catholic charitable groups.

Bishop Barron speaks on U.S. religious roots ahead of nation's 250th anniversary

"There's no officially state-sanctioned religion, but that does not mean that religion has no role in public life," Bishop Robert Barron said.

Nigerian bishop appeals for prayers for 'safe release' of abducted teachers, students, children

After students, teachers and young children were abducted in Nigeria's Oyo State on May 15, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo has urged Catholics to pray for the victims.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore opens $35M center to offer community services for all ages

Before opening the new facility, Catholic Charities collaborated with neighbors and community leaders to understand what they wanted and needed.

Brussels bans AI 'nudifier' apps days before Pope Leo's AI encyclical

The provisional agreement bans AI tools used to create nonconsensual intimate imagery and abuse material, drawing immediate welcome from European bishops and ethicists.