Digital missionary: The bane of hate-filled speech on social media

Digital missionary Father José Juan Montalvo calls for reflection on the impact that criticism, mockery, and hate-filled messages on social media can have on young people.

Abortion wins in 3 states amid major Democratic victories in U.S. midterms

Voters in Idaho preserved the state's ban on abortion, but elsewhere abortion was expanded as Democrats retook the U.S. House and Senate.

Virginia adopts abortion rights referendum, three other states await results

A referendum to establish a constitutional right to abortion in the Virginia constitution was adopted. Abortion-related referendums in three other states are too early to call.

Mexican priest recovers from kidnapping ordeal

Mexican priest Clemente Morales Topete suffered beatings, burns, and death threats after being held against his will by a crime gang. The assailants were trying to extract information he didn't have.

Active-duty military service members have new pathway to become chaplains

Previously, service members had to leave the military to pursue theological training and then reapply to become chaplains.

Bishops urge religious liberty language in IRS school discrimination rule

Here is a roundup of the latest news related to Catholic education.

U.S. Supreme Court leans toward Catholic schools in clash over pre-K funding

A Colorado case pits sexual orientation and gender-identity protections against religious standards for school admissions.

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

Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for the month of November is for the proper use of wealth.

National Vocation Awareness Week highlights call to priesthood, religious life

Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and parishes are observing the week Nov. 1–7.

Pope Leo XIV to young people: Make room for Christ whenever you feel lonely

The Vatican on Tuesday released the pontiff's message for the 41st World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, in August 2027.