Exarch of historic Byzantine abbey near Rome explains richness of Eastern Catholicism

Manuel Nin Güell, newly appointed exarch of an ancient Byzantine monastery near Rome, explains the origins of Byzantine-rite Catholicism and its role in the search for Christian unity.

Season 3 of EWTN hit series 'James the Less' to be released Feb. 14

The first season introduced viewers to James Little, a student fresh out of college desperate for a job.

Cuban bishops postpone Vatican visit amid worsening national crisis

The country's growing economic and social instability prompts request to delay meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope proposes Lenten 'fast' from hurtful words

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to "disarm" their language by fasting from words that wound — in his message for Lent 2026.

Situation in Nicaragua worsens as dictatorship bans pastoral missions, other religious events

The prohibition of pastoral missions in the Diocese of León and the tightening of restrictions on Catholic religious events in Managua and other cities continues in Nicaragua.

Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro: Bishops present their reflections

In a new apostolic exhortation, "Your Light Will Break Forth Like the Dawn" (Is 58:8), the Venezuelan bishops said they seek to convey "a message of hope" to their fellow citizens.

Notre Dame, Villanova finalizing plans to open college basketball season in Rome

Pope Leo XIV is a 1977 alumnus of Villanova University and an avid sports fan.

Pew report finds Christians are often largest group in the world's most religiously diverse places

Among the most populous nations, the U.S. ranks first in religious diversity. Singapore is the most religiously diverse country overall, and the U.S. ranks 32nd.

Vatican offers talks with Society of St. Pius X, warns illicit consecrations would end dialogue

The Vatican's doctrinal office told a traditionalist group that consecrating bishops without a papal mandate would mean a "decisive rupture" of communion.

Archdiocese evaluates canonical sanctions after 'trans' wedding in Argentina

The Archdiocese of Corrientes, Argentina, announced that it will act ex officio in accordance with canon law to take any "formal canonical disciplinary measures that may be appropriate."