Christians must be messengers of peace this Easter, Comboni missionary says

Father Giulio Albanese, MCCJ, who has witnessed several atrocities of war firsthand, said today's Christians cannot turn a blind eye to people's sufferings.

Concordat with Vatican halted in Czech Republic over seal of confession

Experts say the ruling is a setback for religious freedom in one of Europe's most secular countries, where a concordat had been decades in the making.

Amid Bangladesh energy crisis, Catholics oppose online classes proposal

Catholic educators and parents say the proposal could deepen learning gaps and increase screen addiction, especially for low-income families.

Los Angeles Archdiocese announces pilgrimage sites, indulgences for St. Francis Jubilee

Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared 15 sites in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as pilgrimage destinations during the 2026 Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

Pope Leo XIV: Sport must be a 'space for encounter'

The pontiff addressed athletes from the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sisters of Nazareth join the Augustinian family: 'We are of one soul'

Two long-standing religious communities of San Diego are joining together, according to a recent announcement by the California province of the Order of St. Augustine.

Cardinal Porras says new era in Venezuela after Maduro 'is not about vengeance'

Assessing the country's current situation, the prelate emphasized that free elections and democracy simultaneously require the separation of powers, free speech, and a well-informed public.

Bishop expresses solidarity with victims as rebels kill 43 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed sorrow following a deadly attack by rebels that reportedly left 43 people dead in the northeastern province of Ituri.

U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations

The average American diocese saw about 38% more people joining the Church in 2026 compared with 2025, according to an analysis of data released by Hallow.

Trump administration to issue guidance to religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment

The Johnson Amendment remains in effect for now, though the new guidance, expected later this year, could offer churches more clarity on permissible political speech during religious services.