Bishop baptized by Fulton Sheen reflects on his legacy ahead of beatification

In "The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and the Mission of the Catholic Church in the 21st Century," Bishop John O. Barres reflected on Sheen's life and teachings.

Pope calls for protection of migrant minors: It is everyone's responsibility

The pope's appeal followed a reflection on how human progress finds full truth and freedom in an encounter with God.

Sri Lanka jails 15 for up to 260 years over Easter Sunday church bombings

The Archdiocese of Colombo welcomed the ruling but said those convicted are only part of the case, as a separate probe into alleged state links continues.

Padre Pio: 13 facts about St. Pio of Pietrelcina to know and share

Padre Pio is known for his deep wisdom, his stigmata, miraculous reports of his bilocation, being physically attacked by the devil, and mastering the spiritual life.

Pope's Lourdes visit to highlight Church's response to abuse

At the shrine famous for its healing waters, Pope Leo XIV will meet with sex-abuse victims and address an assembly of French bishops, who continue to deal with fallout from the country's abuse crisis.

Spanish life coach subjected to repeated 'lawfare' by LGBT lobby

Elena Lorenzo has been taken to court several times, charged with violating the Madrid regional government's Comprehensive Law against LGBTI-phobia. She must now defend herself for the fifth time.

Bishop sees Pope Leo's visit as bringing a 'spiritual springtime' to Uruguay

Although church attendance is low and the society is quite s quite secularized, the president of Uruguay's bishops' conference believes Pope Leo's visit will give a boost to the country's spiritual renewal.

Priest's murder in Mexico may be warning to sow fear, priest says

The Sept. 15 murder of Father Román de la Cruz Hernández was likely perpetrated by organized crime and is not an isolated incident but forms part of a pattern of fear and intimidation.

Bishop of Austin decries ICE shooting as federal officials say man fled arrest

Bishop Garcia asked for prayers for the man who was shot and "all who have been involved," asking for government authorities to be "transparent and honest about what occurred."

Popular Catholic podcaster and religious sister announces discernment of new community

Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, a well-known speaker, podcast host, and author, said she is discerning the establishment of a new religious community called Friends of the Bridegroom.