How Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at the shrine in Krakow, Poland

A complete schedule of Masses, vigils, and confessions has been prepared for pilgrims and television or online viewers beginning Saturday, April 11, and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12.

Media narrative about nuncio's Pentagon meeting untrue, Vatican says

The Vatican responded to a media report claiming Cardinal Christophe Pierre, then-papal envoy to the U.S., received "a bitter lecture" in a meeting with U.S. defense officials.

Chaldean Catholic bishops meet Pope Leo as they prepare to elect new patriarch

The synod of Chaldean Catholic bishops is meeting in Rome this week to elect a new patriarch amid complex internal and national challenges.

Congressman criticizes Vatican for hosting China's top organ transplant official in 2017

Rep. Chris Smith and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and human rights advocate Nina Shea criticized the Vatican for hosting China's top organ transplant official at an event in 2017.

Investing with 'the lordship of Christ' in mind: Ecumenical business conference convenes in Denver

Remembering "the lordship of Christ" over all things, Catholic and Protestant leaders discussed ethical investing.

8,645 candles light Finland's Parliament in pro-life vigil for unborn

Organizers of the "Muistamme" vigil lit one candle for each of the 8,645 abortions performed in Finland in 2024, drawing Catholic, Lutheran, and Presbyterian clergy together in central Helsinki.

Churches worldwide join Pope Leo's prayer vigil for peace on April 11 amid ongoing global conflicts

Bishops' conferences in the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, Italy, and Spain have urged their faithful to join Pope Leo XIV on April 11 in praying for peace.

Cause for canonization of Argentine Bishop Jorge Novak closed 'with sorrow'

The diocese clarified that the decision expresses "no moral judgment regarding the life, virtues, and pastoral ministry" of the bishop, who remains a servant of God.

U.S. births declined slightly in 2025, CDC reports

The report reflects the ongoing gradual decline in U.S. births that has persisted for most of the past two decades, only interrupted by a modest uptick in 2024.

Bishop Zaidan appeals to Trump for aid and peace in Lebanon after deadly Israeli attack

Israel's most recent strikes killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and more than 1,700 have died since the start of the war, prompting the bishop's appeal to President Donald Trump.