Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong national security trial

The human rights advocate has been convicted and sentenced multiple times since 2020.

His former diocese 'most likely place' on itinerary if Pope Leo XIV visits Peru

The president of Peru's conference of bishops said a late 2026 papal visit to the country has a probability of approximately 80%.

BREAKING: Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified

The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to an announcement from the diocese.

University student from England being considered for canonization

Vatican representatives are in the process of reviewing the life of Pedro Ballester, a British university student who died of cancer in 2018, to gauge whether his canonization cause should be opened.

The story of the 4-year-old whose faith led to lowering the age of first Communion

"Little Nellie" was a 4-year-old child from Cork, Ireland, whose piety and closeness to God led in part to the lowering of the age at which children could receive their first holy Communion.

Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, Vatican says

The pontiff is expected to travel to Africa in April, visit Peru later this year, and make a summer stop in Spain.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes helm of Archdiocese of New York

Addressing his new flock directly, Hicks said "I desire to follow the heart of Christ, to be a good shepherd. I come to walk with you, to serve you, and to proclaim Jesus Christ to you."

Pope Leo XIV: Peace begins with dignity, not weapons

In a message for the Church's Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, the pope warns that conflict and inequality fuel exploitation.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop James Golka to lead Archdiocese of Denver

The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Holy See announced on Feb. 7.

'Hoodies from Heaven' brings warmth to children in need

Amid the freezing temperatures hitting many parts of the U.S., one Knights of Columbus council is providing warmth to children in need through an initiative called "Hoodies from Heaven."