Pope Leo XIV appoints 4 new bishops to multiple U.S. dioceses

The Vatican announced new ordinaries and auxiliary bishops for dioceses in several American states on May 1.

Pakistani bishops welcome new child marriage law but warn enforcement is the test

Catholic leaders called the new law a "defining move" to safeguard childhood but said enforcement and unresolved consent rules will determine whether it actually protects vulnerable girls.

New York Archdiocese agrees to nearly $1 billion settlement for sexual abuse victims

The proposal is subject to final approval by a committee of abuse victims.

The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1.

Here's why the month of May is dedicated to the Virgin Mary

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all.

London Marathon winner Sabastian Sawe 'never misses Mass'

A parish staff member and former teacher speaks about the athletic champion's strong Catholic roots, active participation in parish activities, and generosity to the Church.

Catholic bishops warn against failure of nuclear treaty, urge renewed push for disarmament

"Clearly the nuclear threats are escalating," the bishops said, "and we are sliding backwards with massive modernization programs to keep nuclear weapons forever."

Diocese of Oakland announces closure of 13 parishes amid declining resources

"The status quo is not sustainable nor is it serving God's people," Bishop Michael Barber said.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to reject IVF mandate, citing harm to embryos and conscience rights

Bishops said mandating insurance coverage for IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies violates human dignity, threatens religious freedom, and ignores restorative medical alternatives.

Advanced technology recovers 42 lost pages of ancient New Testament manuscript

Among the key findings are ancient lists of chapters considered the oldest known for St. Paul's epistles, which differ notably from the current division of these texts.