Pope Leo XIV: AI communication must preserve 'human voices and faces'

The pontiff marked World Communications Day by urging technology to remain centered on human dignity.

Centennial honors historic Michigan church built amid KKK threats and strikes

Founded amid hardship and change, the centennial of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Jackson, Michigan, brings together generations to honor a diverse parish that continues to thrive.

Nationwide billboard campaign in Ireland invites thousands to rosary rally

Building on last year's turnout of over 10,000 people, the All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock is running a two-week billboard campaign to attract even more participation for this year's event.

Vatican sets up commission on artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV approved the new body as the Vatican prepares for his first encyclical, expected to address artificial intelligence through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

Tarsus diocese restored after more than a century

There is now an episcopal presence in Tarsus; dioceses in Ireland and Canada are celebrating ordinations; a Nigerian priest is freed, and more in this week's roundup of world news.

Former finance director admits to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Jersey parish

Prosecutors had charged Joseph Manzi with the theft in October 2025.

Seminarians medal at Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon

On May 5, 21 men in formation for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary's Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon.

India-born bishop in Germany sees his role as giving migrants 'a face'

Auxiliary Bishop Joshy George Pottackal, O.Carm., is the first bishop in a German diocese born outside Europe.

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters

The visit will mark the pope's fifth international apostolic journey.

Thousands rally at Canada's National March for Life in Ottawa

Canada's March for Life takes in place in May to mark the month in 1969 when the omnibus bill that decriminalized abortion in Canada was passed. This year's march fell on the anniversary of the vote.