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 leaders urge protection for Christian village attacked in Bangladesh

Several homes were looted and vandalized in a mainly Catholic village after the body of a Muslim man was found nearby, and 19 Indigenous villagers were arrested.

Pope Leo: Child migrants are too easily ignored by society

The pontiff's message was published ahead of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, observed on Sept. 27.

Pope Leo XIV on liturgy: Priests must remain faithful to Mass rubrics

Pope Leo sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche for a conference on liturgical formation at Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon Aug. 14–19.

Archbishop Coakley says loss of federal funds ended resettlement services but not core mission

Coakley discussed immigration on EWTN's "The World Over with Raymond Arroyo."

Heroic doctor saves 2 newborns during earthquake in Colombia

As the medical clinic began to shake with the force of the earthquake, the selfless actions of a doctor ensured the safety of two newborn babies and two mothers.

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.