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.

Archbishop Wester defends proposed mosque in New Mexico, criticizes 'anti-Muslim sentiment'

Archbishop John Charles Wester highlighted the Second Vatican Council's document on religious freedom and the constitutional protections for religious liberty in the United States.

Faith under fire: Catholic military chaplains through America's wars

From Gettysburg to Korea, Catholic military chaplains have brought Christ's presence to America's servicemen and women in war, sacrifice, and service.

Catholic anti-trafficking network led by nuns assists 1.2 million worldwide

The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report on July 29.

Vatican urges UN to combat homelessness

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations published a statement on urban planning on July 28.

Chilean cardinal stirs controversy as country debates heartbeat law

Cardinal Fernando Chomali seeks to shift the focus from whether or not a pregnant woman should hear her baby's heartbeat to the doctor, who should know better than to ever take an innocent human life.