Virginia adopts abortion rights referendum, 3 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.

Pope Leo XIV warns of the dangers an unjust economy poses to world peace

The pontiff highlighted the continuing relevance of the Church's calls to "commit to eliminating discrimination against the most vulnerable social groups and migrants."

Pope Leo XIV encourages Middle Eastern Christians to become 'servants of peace'

The pontiff held a private audience on Wednesday with a delegation from L'Oeuvre d'Orient, which has supported Eastern Christians since 1856.

Catholic fire chaplain hails 'selfless, sacrificial' Cleveland fireman who died in line of duty

The North Royalton Fire Department announced on Nov. 3 that one of its firefighters, Ryan Milligan, had died after fighting a fire in Broadview Heights the day before.

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.