Daughter of imprisoned Christian Syrian urges Trump to intervene

Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is calling for U.S. governmental intervention after Suleiman Khalil was arrested and detained Feb. 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey

The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana.

'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace' brings biblical story of faith under pressure to big screen

"Daniel and the Fiery Furnace" will be released in theaters on Sept. 18.

Church documents 304 martyrs in Latin America so far this century

Historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, says the Church is truly experiencing a "new era of martyrdom."

Report flags weak funding and low completion in natural family planning programs

The report found that a total of 18,211 individuals received some instruction on natural family planning across dioceses in 2025, but there were only 7,518 individuals who attended a full course.

Sainthood cause for Virginia farmer who saved his son moves forward

The sainthood cause for Tom Vander Woude, a Catholic father of seven who died saving his youngest son, moves to the information gathering stage.

Study: Doctors don't screen for abortion coercion — and it hurts women

A recent study highlights that when women are coerced or pressured into abortion, they are at high risk for negative outcomes — but abortion prviidess rarely screen for abortion coercion.

Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library

The pontiff launched the "AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder" exhibit on Sept. 14.

Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

The recently retired prefect of the Vatican's human development office will receive the award from the pope on Oct. 13.

UN asked to recognize surrogate motherhood as a new form of slavery

The request makes the case that surrogacy fits the definition laid out in the 1926 Slavery Convention that the practice entails the rights of ownership of a person.