'Thirst of their souls' is awakening a new generation of catechumens in France, priest says

Young people in France are tired of the "superficiality" of the world and are looking for serious answers, which they are finding in the Catholic Church, according to Father Gian Strapazzon.

Does the pope vote in Peru or pay U.S. taxes? Key questions remain unsettled

Legal expert argues papal dual citizenship is real, but obligations tied to it may not apply in practice.

Pope condemns aerial bombardment

Pope Leo XIV warned that modern technology is being "put at the service of war."

Catholic bishops demand repeal of India state's anti-conversion bill

Catholic bishops in India's Maharashtra state are calling a newly passed anti-conversion bill — the 13th such law in India — an unjustified interference in the Church's sacramental practice.

Boys Town founder Father Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood

The Irish-born priest is revered for his revolutionary approach to caring for impoverished boys at the group home he founded in Omaha, Nebraska.

Irish immigrant who built the White House celebrated in Washington, DC

The Irish embassy recently honored architect James Hoban and Ireland's role in shaping early America as plans for America's 250th birthday take shape across the capital.

New attacks by Israeli settlers on last entirely Christian village in West Bank

As Israeli settlers seized areas near the village's quarry and cement factory, the village's Latin parish priest appealed to Christians worldwide for compassion and solidarity.

Pope Leo XIV reunites with his eighth grade classmates

Pope Leo XIV met with 10 of his eighth grade classmates in St. Peter's Square at a recent general audience.

War forces Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to cancel Palm Sunday procession

Holy Week observances and events in the Holy Land have been canceled or significantly revised in the face of closures in Jerusalem due to the war with Iran.

Angola parish prepares to host historic meeting of pope and Church leaders

Our Lady of Fatima Parish in the Archdiocese of Luanda is preparing to host Pope Leo XIV's meeting with bishops, priests, women and men religious, and catechists during his April 18–21 visit.