Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois

The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York.

Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI

The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16.

600,000 sign up for Pope Leo's Paris Mass as organizers expand route

The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.

Diocese of Phoenix opens education center to support mental health ministry

The Diocese of Phoenix teams up with the University of Mary to support seminarians and Catholic counselors, and more in this week's Catholic education news roundup.

800 years after St. Francis' death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.

Venezuela: Talks with opposition, oil deal, Delcy Rodríguez in New York, and the Church's stance

Ongoing talks between the socialist regime and the opposition in Venezuela are making some progress while the Church is trying to contribute to the transition to democracy and freedom.

Jimmy Lai's family, advocates press for his release before Xi-Trump meeting

"America understands, in its bones, that freedom dies with the last man willing to defend it and that the cost of not standing up for liberty is not felt until it is too late," Sebastien Lai said.

Gaza's only Catholic school reopens after 3-year closure

Father Gabriel Romanelli told a visiting delegation he hopes the reopening of the parish school "will bring some sense of normality" to the students and their families.

Vatican calls for 'new ethic of dialogue' 60 years after Nostra Aetate

A new Vatican note calls for renewed formation in interreligious dialogue while affirming religious differences and Christian identity.

Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth's 7 lessons on actions of the devil

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist's lessons about the devil.