Pope Leo XIV: Attendance at Sunday Mass cannot be replaced by virtual participation

The pontiff's Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year.

Colombia-born U.S. bishop urges prayers after powerful earthquake

Bishop John J. Gomez of Laredo, Texas, confirmed that his family members are safe but that his friends and neighbors have faced hardship due to the earthquake.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new members to Vatican's Council for the Economy

The pope also reconfirmed eight existing members, including President Cardinal Reinhard Marx and vice coordinator Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof.

7 things to know about St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11.

Pope chooses theme on AI and war for World Day of Peace 2027

The 60th World Day of Peace will take place on Jan. 1, 2027.

Pope Leo XIV expresses sorrow for the victims of earthquake in Colombia

The pontiff expressed his closeness to the Colombian people in a message on Aug. 11.

Nonprofit's global review finds family-led development creates lasting pathways out of poverty

Evaluations found women in Unbound programs reported higher confidence, more access to leadership opportunities, and greater financial inclusion than those on the organization's waiting list.

Church in Colombia prays and mobilizes to help those affected by major earthquake

Local Church leaders called on the faithful to respond with prayer, generosity, and solidarity.

Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 180 deaths, partial collapse of neo-Gothic cathedral

The death toll remains unknown as authorities assess the damage, which affected several cities in the western part of the country.

Latin American bishops pray for Colombia, express solidarity, following powerful earthquake

The bishops of several Latin American countries offered prayers and expressed their closeness to the victims of the earthquake that struck Colombia this week.