Pope Leo XIV to contemplative nuns: In a world of speed, silence is precious

The pontiff held a private audience with the International Commission of Nuns on Sept. 30.

Vatican nuncio to German bishops: Pope and Eucharist prevent a 'Christian-flavored NGO'

In his first address to the German bishops' plenary, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen said that no local Church outranks another.

Documentary about St. Carlo Acutis premieres at the Vatican

"Carlo Acutis: The Young Saint" is set to premiere in North America in February 2027.

Vatican official says Vatican finances need more scrutiny despite progress

Monsignor Anthony Ekpo, a Nigerian official at the Secretariat of State, spoke at a Rome conference on financial reform on Sept. 29.

More than 3,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania's second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.

Across the U.S., 3 bishops, dozens of religious sisters leading lawsuits against assisted suicide

Church leaders in New York and Illinois are pushing back against various states' recently passed laws allowing doctors to help kill their patients.

Digital distractions could erode silence needed for prayer, Nigerian Catholic bishop warns

At the seventh annual general assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Bishop Anselm Umoren challenged Christians to reflect on how they can preserve their faith amid rapid technological changes.

Pope Leo XIV says 'rebirth' is key to understanding France trip

Reflecting on his four-day pastoral visit, the pope highlighted Notre-Dame's restoration, rising baptisms, youthful faith, care for abuse victims, and Europe's vocation to peace.

March for Life reveals 2027 theme, with truth as the focus

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is set to give the keynote address at the Jan. 22, 2027, rally.

Vatican secretary of state says world's fragmentation starts with forgetting what a human person is

"In a world connected online and disconnected offline, be people of presence," Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. "In a world asking whether we can remain human, answer with the witness of your lives."