Priest beaten, robbed at church amid wave of attacks on Catholics in Bangladesh

Authorities detained three men in connection with the late-night assault and theft at De Mazenod Catholic Church in Dhaka, the latest in a string of attacks on Bangladesh's small Christian minority.

'Truthful, respectful': Czech bishop backs Sudeten German gathering in Brno

Bishop Pavel Konzbul of Brno, Czech Republic, is backing the late-May gathering despite a public backlash led by former Czech presidents Václav Klaus and Miloš Zeman.

This is Pope Leo's prayer intention for the month of May

Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for the month of May is that everyone might have food.

It's the Good Friday of the pro-life cause in Mexico, lawyer says

As Mexico's highest court deliberates over a law that could legalize abortion on demand, a pro-life lawyer is promoting her book, which offers 20 of the best non-religious arguments against abortion.

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.