A New Mexico mountain with Christ at the top is the latest battleground in U.S. immigration debate

Mount Cristo Rey in the Diocese of Las Cruces stands over a disputed patch of borderland that the U.S. government is attempting to seize from the Catholic Church.

Aid official: 'The world fell apart' as coastal Venezuela awaits assistance

Claudia Gonzales, a World Vision Venezuela manager, said the quakes left children without families and thousands of people missing or homeless, with at least 1,700 confirmed deaths.

Nicaraguan police arrest 80-year-old bishop being treated at a medical clinic

In retaliation for asking for prayers for the persecuted Church at a Mass he celebrated, the bishop was held for several hours by police, part of an ongoing campaign of harassment of clergy.

Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries

With Tuesday's nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year.

Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to visit Baltimore basilica

The reliquary that is touring the U.S. weighs nearly 150 pounds with its protective case. It contains St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's clavicles, two of her ribs, and a small piece of her brain.

Vatican financial watchdog loses autonomy

The Authority for Financial Information and Supervision is now effectively structured as an office, with its leadership appointed directly by the pope for five-year terms.

Christian Brothers in Australia transferred millions in property ahead of settlement, report claims

Christian Brothers Oceania Province announced in June that it would be shuttering its operations amid efforts to settle abuse lawsuits.

Catholic youth chaplains in Nigeria urged to report abuse allegations to Church, civil authorities

The national director of the Pastoral Affairs Department of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) said the Church's commitment to young people requires creating and maintaining safe environments.

Argentinians join in prayer for earthquake-shattered Venezuelans

In his homily during a Mass offered for the earthquake's victims, Archbishop Jorge Scheinig urged the faithful to reexamine their priorities in life, realizing one can lose everything in an instant.

Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.