Pope Leo to meet Rubio following tensions with Trump

The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the pontiff will meet with the U.S. secretary of state on May 7.

Canadian priest offered euthanasia twice while recovering from hip fracture

A Vancouver priest says he was twice offered assisted death by hospital medical staff who knew he was a priest and opposed to euthanasia — a practice critics say is growing.

Catholic community in shock after terrorists torch historic church in Mozambique

The bishop of the Pemba Diocese in northern Mozambique has expressed sadness and solidarity with victims of violence in a region where Islamist insurgency has persisted for nearly nine years.

Who was Pope Leo XIV before he became pope?

A new book gathers writings and meditations from Leo's years as Augustinian prior general, offering a look at the spirituality that shaped his pontificate.

Bishop Chylinski urges compassion during Mental Health Awareness Month

"Know that no matter what you're going through, no matter what you're suffering, that in Christ there is always hope," Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski of Philadelphia said. "You are never alone."

Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs

The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago.

DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity

AI "machines do not have soul," Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. "Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul."

Pope Leo to visit a much more secularized Spain since Pope Benedict's World Youth Day in 2011

Two experts analyze the state of the Catholic faith among Spanish youth today, noting that while Spain is increasingly secularized, the faith is growing among young people.

Pope Leo XIV: U.S. charities face challenges, but Christ is with us

The pope met on Monday with representatives of Catholic Charities USA.

Ethics and Public Policy Center at 50: A part of America's 'secret sauce'

Several hundred supporters gathered to celebrate the ecumenical think tank that engages on public policy questions within the context of America's historic Judeo-Christian moral framework.