Catholic prison ministry brings sacraments, mercy, and community to those behind bars

Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday was observed July 26, highlighting the Church's call to remember those who are incarcerated.

Charles Carroll Legacy Gala to celebrate U.S. founder, support faithful-citizenship course

The Aug. 2 event honoring Charles Carroll is hosted by the Faithful Citizenship Institute, which brings policymakers together to infuse Catholic social teaching into their work.

Pope Leo XIV: I still have a great love for America

The U.S.-born pontiff expressed affection for his homeland in an interview with NBC News on July 29.

Official Seoul World Youth Day song to be released Aug. 3

Pope Leo XIV is expected to attend the event, which will run from Aug. 3–8, 2027, and to join thousands of young pilgrims.

Newly identified St. Augustine sermons explore troubling Bible passage

The medieval texts examine King Saul's consultation with the medium of Endor and suggest that Israel's first king may ultimately have repented and received God's mercy.

Church in Venezuela to 'remain at the side of the suffering' following earthquakes

While the Church's response to the earthquakes in Venezuela certainly involved material aid, a major part was simply being present to minister to survivors, offering consolation and the sacraments.

Pope confirms second Chinese bishop in a week under Vatican-Beijing agreement

The ordination of Bishop Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun as coadjutor bishop of Bameng is the latest episcopal appointment carried out under the provisional agreement between the Holy See and China.

Michigan hospital will change LGBT policies, pay fired physician assistant $400,000 after lawsuit

The health system will develop a religious accommodation for employees who do not wish to adhere to LGBT ideology as part of their employment.

Ukrainian ambassador says papal visit would give major boost to peace

Andrii Yurash said a visit by Pope Leo XIV would bring a message of peace and justice, while recent Vatican missions show that Ukraine is not alone.

Catholics in Haiti help the underserved as country prepares for elections

A Catholic community is quietly working on a water project that will improve the health and daily lives of many as the first presidential elections in a decade have been announced.