Surrogate mother who refused to abort baby gives birth amid ongoing legal dispute

A baby born to surrogate mother McKenna West is receiving medical care in a Dallas children's hospital.

Thousands gather for fifth National March for Life in southeast India

Southeast India's March for Life draws thousands of participants, a UK bishop is calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to push for Jimmy Lai's release, and more in this week's roundup of world news.

What happened to St. Maximilian Kolbe's beard? The answer may surprise you

The last image taken of the saint before his final arrest was notable for what it didn't show — his signature long beard.

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.