Pope Leo hails 250th anniversary of 3 Slovak dioceses carved from the Habsburgs

Three dioceses in what is now Slovakia mark 250 years, a story that winds through Habsburg politics, a suspected forgery, and communist-era intrigue.

Study finds nearly 70% of Catholics who have not gone to confession in the past year want to go

The Catholic Pulse Report finds that God's mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year.

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it.

Archbishop of Bamenda reflects on planned papal visit to Cameroon

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea has described the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon as an unexpected moment of grace for the nation.

From the altar to the track: Marathon-running cardinal highlights spirituality of sport

Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, the archbishop of Algiers, Algeria, said running is for him a "school of prayer."

Exorcists urge pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese

An exorcist group said growing occult practices and spiritual harm highlight the need for trained priests and better formation.

On World Tuberculosis Day, Catholic sisters tend to Bangladesh's sick and forgotten

Catholic women religious at two hospitals in Bangladesh have spent decades treating tuberculosis patients whom the government and society have largely overlooked.

In pro-life victory, Mexican state establishes 'Day of the Unborn Child'

The state of Aguascalientes passed a measure promoting prenatal care and preventive measures for the benefit of early childhood development.

Pope Leo XIV warns children should not look to chatbots for friendship

The pope cautioned that AI risks dulling young people's intelligence, relationships, and creativity.

Cardinal Simoni, imprisoned for years in communist Albania, prays before St. Francis' bones

Cardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, was able to pray before the remains of St. Francis, celebrate Mass at the Protomonastery of St. Clare, and pray before her tomb. He was imprisoned in communist Albania.