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.

EWTN News explains: What does it mean that the pope is both head of state and head of the Church?

What do the Holy Father's two roles mean in the context of his day-to-day work as the visible leader of the world's Catholics?

Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits as Gov. Healey signs bill

Enacted legislation removes all of Massachusetts' restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks and allows elective abortion through all nine months based on the "judgment of the physician."

Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 20 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.

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France seeks donations as it prepares for Pope Leo's visit

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes' future.

Report warns of U.S. shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom

A report warns that the U.S. has shifted away from a focus on international religious freedom. Alternatively, the State Department says Trump has made the U.S. "a global leader" on the issue.

Spanish bishop calls for a vigil for peace, justice, and stability in Ceuta after immigration crisis

In a letter addressed to the priests, religious, and faithful of Ceuta, Bishop Ramón Valdivia invited the faithful to pray on the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.

Denver healing could move a nun jailed by communists toward sainthood

The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová's cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization.

Study shows society's religious norms can affect children's anxiety

The study, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country's religious values may serve as "a protective factor" against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.