Catholic bishops urge compassion, access to care be reflected in Medicaid rule

U.S. bishops are encouraging changes to the rule that enforces work requirements for Medicaid recipients to ensure that people in need do not lose coverage.

Lilly Endowment awards $5 million grant to Notre Dame

A grant for Notre Dame's New Horizons program, a California Catholic school replaces pride flags, a Kansas formation house to become a seminary, and more in this Catholic education news roundup.

German bishop: Vatican case against lay preaching 'not entirely consistent'

Bishop Peter Kohlgraf said the Diocese of Mainz would observe the ban but that he will also not sanction parishes where laypeople preach at Mass.

Archbishop Coakley warns of 'ominous path' as Oklahoma, 2 other states execute condemned inmates

The archbishop has regularly urged the state to offer clemency to convicted murderers.

Australian former bishop Christopher Saunders convicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse

The former bishop was convicted of sexually abusing two men. The diocese apologized to the victims and asked Our Lady Queen of Peace to intercede "on this journey of reconciliation, healing and hope."

HarperCollins Christian Publishing announces launch of Harper Catholic

The new imprint will serve Catholic readers, authors, booksellers, parishes, and organizations.

A sign of peace at the ballpark: White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with 'pope night'

To pull off the unique promotion respectfully, the White Sox marketing team collaborated early on with Chicago priest Father Tom Hurley.

Pope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass cannot be replaced by virtual participation

The pontiff's Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year.

Colombia-born U.S. bishop urges prayers after powerful earthquake

Bishop John J. Gomez of Laredo, Texas, confirmed that his family members are safe but that his friends and neighbors have faced hardship due to the earthquake.

Pope Leo XIV: Women and men in religious life 'are called to become experts in synodality'

Pope Leo expressed gratitude for "the longstanding contributions" of religious institutions, highlighting their work in "evangelization, education, and caring for the poor and marginalized."