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.

Nearly 700 young Christians gather in Iraq for Baghdeda Youth Festival

The young people came together to pray and hear talks under the theme "In the Footsteps of St. Francis."

Capuchin bishops reflect on dual calling as friars and diocesan shepherds

At a gathering in Assisi, Italy, prelates considered how prayer, poverty, and closeness to the people can shape their governance and pastoral care of dioceses.

Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals

Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021.

Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition

Thirty-four dioceses received permission for celebrations in parish churches in 2025 — unchanged from 2024 — with the United States accounting for 24 of the 34 decrees.

'Love is a decision': Husband loves his wife even more after early-onset Alzheimer's

A husband shares his struggles, his faith, and his undying commitment as he cares for his wife as she suffers from a debilitating, progressive, fatal illness.

EWTN to offer extensive coverage of Fulton Sheen beatification

EWTN will offer extensive live coverage and special programming surrounding the Sept. 24 beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, highlighting his life, legacy, and impact on Catholic media.

Pope Leo XIV remembers 9/11 victims, calls for peace and forgiveness

The pontiff marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with prayers for the dead and those still bearing its wounds, while his Angelus reflection stressed that forgiveness is indispensable for peace.