Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

The pontiff accepted the invitation of the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities of the three countries; it will be his first papal trip to Latin America.

Pope Leo XIV warns prayer is disappearing from Christian families

The pope urged Catholics to rediscover prayer "in its true form" and embrace the Liturgy of the Hours as a daily school of Christian prayer.

Former organized crime member receives baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation in Brazilian prison

The sacraments were administered by Father Álisson Muryel of the Archdiocese of Campo Grande, an area that has 11 prisons and nearly 10,000 inmates.

Data center surge drives Catholic climate groups to press for safeguards

Catholic environmental advocates urged the faithful to weigh technology through the lens of stewardship, human dignity, and the common good while caring for God's creation.

Pilgrims returning from Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico robbed at gunpoint

"While it is true that, thank God, there were no serious injuries, let alone any loss of life, the lack of security on the highways of our country is deeply concerning," Bishop Luis Lerma lamented.

Cash for baptisms: German diocese questions Catholic millionaire's $550 offer

A wealthy Catholic investor near Munich is paying 500 euros for every baptism, and the Diocese of Augsburg is not entirely comfortable with it.

Study finds many young men feel lonely, disconnected, shut out of the American dream

More than 4 in 10 respondents agreed with the statement "I am inclined to think that I am a failure," according to the Institute for Family Studies.

Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November

The pontiff accepted the invitation of the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities of the three countries; it will be his first papal trip to Latin America.

Medjugorje youth festival participants receive message from Pope Leo XIV

The Holy Father invited festival participants to return to the source of true joy, following this year's motto: "Ad fontem! To the source!"

Armenian Catholic youth from 9 countries unite in prayer and service in Lebanon

Young Catholics from Europe, the Middle East, and North America came together for prayer, service, fellowship, and to reflect on "what Christian witness means in an increasingly complex world."