Catholic doctors say both Eastern and Western spirituality are required to heal the whole person

The Catholic Medical Association at its 95th annual educational conference held in Phoenix Sept. 10–12 focused on how the Eastern Catholic Church can help Western medicine promote human flourishing.

Trump asks Cissie Lynch, granddaughter of Billy Graham, to be religious freedom ambassador

The author and radio host said it would be a "great honor and privilege" to serve if she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Cardinal Pizzaballa calls Christians in the Holy Land to make the cross a way of life

The Latin patrarch presided over Mass on the eve of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Taybeh, calling on Christians to live the "logic of the cross" through love and self-giving.

U.S. religious freedom commission urges Trump to press for release of religious prisoners

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom made the plea ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Sept. 24 trip to Washington, D.C.

Daughter of imprisoned Christian Syrian urges Trump to intervene

Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is calling for U.S. governmental intervention after Suleiman Khalil was arrested and detained Feb. 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey

The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana.

'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace' brings biblical story of faith under pressure to big screen

"Daniel and the Fiery Furnace" will be released in theaters on Sept. 18.

Church documents 304 martyrs in Latin America so far this century

Historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, says the Church is truly experiencing a "new era of martyrdom."

Report flags weak funding and low completion in natural family planning programs

The report found that a total of 18,211 individuals received some instruction on natural family planning across dioceses in 2025, but there were only 7,518 individuals who attended a full course.

Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward

The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.