Catholic priests in Democratic Republic of Congo decry rising insecurity targeting parishes

Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening wave of insecurity targeting ecclesial institutions.

Pope Leo XIV: Failure to understand Eastern Christianity impoverishes the Church

The pope addressed members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Vatican on June 18.

Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says

The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18.

Federal judge says government can deposit money to seize diocesan land for border fencing

The Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, had asked a district court to block the deposit of the funds while it fights the government's attempts.

Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable

On June 18, the pope issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate in New York, among several others.

Pope Leo XIV urges universities to promote peace in a divided world

The pontiff met with the board of governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on June 18.

Military archbishop offers prayers for victims of Edwards Air Force Base accident

Eight people died in the accident, which is under investigation.

FTC sues transgender health group over 'deceptive claims' about child treatments

The U.S. Catholic bishops had asked the Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize "false or unsupported claims" in ads that promote hormone therapy drugs.

Honolulu Diocese celebrates 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii

Celebrations will culminate next year with a closing Mass at the renovated Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which Bishop Larry Silva described as a "sending forth" for missionaries.

Mourners in Kenya honor Catholic schoolgirl who died saving others in dormitory fire

Fortune Aimaya Losike, 15, chose to save the lives of other girls before the ceiling of the dormitory caved in on her.