Catholic bishop of Northampton charged with child rape

The diocese of Northampton in England has confirmed that Bishop David James Oakley was charged with two counts of rape against a female under 16.

Netherlands records first euthanasia death of child under 12 after law expansion

The death prompted renewed ethical concerns from Catholic and pro-life advocates.

Anti-death penalty Catholic group applauds Ohio governor for sparing condemned man

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine commuted the death sentence of a 64-year-old man with intellectual disabilities.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump's asylum policies that bishops opposed

The policies allow the government to limit the number of asylum claims they process and terminate the temporary protected status of Haitians and Syrians.

English edition of Pope Leo XIV's early writings set for release

The book "Freedom Under Grace," which contains the pope's writings from his time as an Augustinian friar, will be released in September.

Vatican hosts Christians, Dharmic faiths to strengthen fraternity in Europe

Representatives of Christianity and Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism met in Rome to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation across the continent.

Philippine archdiocese mourns 3 students killed in school shooting

Archbishop John Du of Palo urged the nation to reflect on how it forms its young people after the deadly June 22 attack at a high school in Tacloban City.

Pope Leo XIV: Sport is an opportunity for spiritual growth

The pope met with members of the Italian Swimming Federation at the Vatican on June 25.

U.S. sends emergency response teams to Venezuela after massive earthquakes

"We're already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles," Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters June 25.

Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia: Every step toward peace is a gift from God

Bishop Aldo Berardi says the Northern Arabia Church continues to stand with the faithful amid uncertainty in the Gulf.