Philippine court dismisses case against bishop involved in mining dispute

Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong welcomed the June 24 ruling, which dismissed a complaint against him, another priest, and community leaders related to a mining exploration project.

African bishops lead 'Peace University' effort to train future leaders in terror-plagued region

Two bishops from Burkina Faso spoke about efforts to gain international support for the university, which they said they hope can be part of the solution to the terrorism and violence.

Bishop Baldacchino to climb Mount Cristo Rey as the government moves to seize diocesan land

The federal government is seeking to seize land from the Las Cruces Diocese for 1.5 miles of border wall, a move the diocese says would desecrate a sacred site and impede religious practice.

Padre Pio statue appears to weep blood in Italian parish

A statue of Padre Pio in Italy has allegedly shed a tear of blood. The parish priest believes the phenomenon to be real, but the Church must investigate and verify.

Vatican publishes Pope Benedict XVI's private homilies in English

The Vatican Publishing House released the English edition of "The Lord Holds Us by the Hand" on June 24.

SSPX issues declaration of faith to Pope Leo XIV and cardinals ahead of consistory

The traditionalist society published an open letter to the Vatican on June 24, ahead of the extraordinary consistory of cardinals and their episcopal consecrations without papal approval.

Parents sentenced to prison in Brazil after excluding gender content in homeschool curriculum

The judge said the fact that the 15- and 11-year-old girls do not enjoy popular music demonstrated an alleged deficiency in their cultural education.

Four years after Dobbs, pro-life leaders warn of abortion pill challenge

The Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ended federal constitutional protection for abortion.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of Ponce, Puerto Rico

Father Geraldo Ramírez Torres was appointed the ninth bishop of Ponce on June 24.

At U.N. event, international coalition calls for global moratorium on surrogacy

A coalition of states and the Holy See launched a declaration in Geneva seeking a worldwide moratorium on surrogacy as a first step toward abolishing the practice.