Virginia approves pro-abortion referendum

A referendum to establish a constitutional right to abortion in the Virginia Constitution was adopted.

Pope Leo XIV appoints youngest bishop in France

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Martial Bernard as the new bishop of Soissons. At 48 years of age at his Dec. 20 episcopal ordination, he will become the youngest bishop in France.

Vatican publishes digital atlas honoring Pope Francis' ecological vision

The Laudato Si' Platform launched the map during a press conference at the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday.

Bishops, pro-life movement react to abortion referendums, election results

Catholic bishops reacted to three pro-life losses in referendum battles, and pro-life groups have weighed in on the referendum results and the impact of the decisive Democratic congressional wins.

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.