HHS redirects funding away from programs promoting abortion, sexually explicit content

The Department of Health and Human Services is cutting grants for teenage pregnancy prevention programs that promote abortion, sexual activity for minors, or transgender ideology.

Pope Leo XIV defends synodal consistory as path to 'grow in communion' 

Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their "strong, explicit and public" support.

Bishops' migration committee urges Trump to let Haitian, Syrian migrants stay

The Supreme Court's decision on June 25 paves the way for possibly deporting more than 300,000 Haitians and more than 6,000 Syrians.

White House Religious Liberty Commission presents recommendations

The panel urged repeal of the Johnson Amendment, creation of religious liberty violation hotlines, Know Your Rights posters, and presidential religious freedom awards.

Cardinals confront a 'wounded world' at opening of synodal consistory

The 178 cardinals attending the two-day consistory spoke of growing polarization within their respective societies.

Catholic peace group to honor victims of nuclear weapons with lantern ceremonies

The group is encouraging communities around the world to honor victims of nuclear weapons through lantern float ceremonies this summer.

Pope Leo XIV sends 100K euros to Venezuela for humanitarian aid after major earthquakes

Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24.

Christian communities in Middle East face mounting pressure, bishop says

War, economic instability, and emigration are driving a decline in Christian communities across the Holy Land, said Bishop Iyad Akram Twal, auxiliary bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

Indian government tightens foreign donations law amid Church protest plans

The federal government has imposed stricter rules under India's foreign-donations law just days before Catholic bishops convene a nationwide day of prayer over a related bill.

Pope Leo XIV meets with Synod on Synodality teams ahead of 2028 assembly

The pontiff met with the synod members to conclude a conference at the Vatican June 23-25.