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.

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."

Father Adam Sztark: The Polish Jesuit who died saving Jewish children

A Polish Jesuit used disguises and cunning to save Jews from the Holocaust, refusing three chances to escape his own execution to remain with those he served.

Cuba's bishops headed to Vatican this month to meet with Pope Leo XIV

The country's bishops will travel to Rome from Feb. 16–20 to present to Pope Leo XIV "the vicissitudes, sorrows, joys, and hopes of the Church in Cuba."

Zambia bishops instruct clergy and faithful to stay out of partisan politics

"The Church is not and must never be a mouthpiece for any political party or candidate," the Zambian bishops stated. Read more in this roundup of world news that you may have missed this past week.

Canadian Catholic bishops join members of Parliament in push to restrict medical aid in dying

The Canadian bishops issued a statement Feb. 5 supporting Bill C-218, which would prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing physician-assisted suicide.