3 new bishops installed in Washington Archdiocese, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

The Washington Archdiocese saw two episcopal ordinations while the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston welcomed a new bishop from Washington.

Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position

The appointment continues Leo's reform of the Diocese of Rome, of which he is bishop, rolling back changes made by Pope Francis in 2023.

Pope Leo XIV to Iraqi Christians: Be Christ's light in challenging times

The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on July 8 for the Ankawa Youth Meeting.

Thousands of errors found in British Columbia euthanasia cases, internal report shows

An internal government document shows doctors, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists in the Canadian province made thousands of errors in managing euthanasia in 2024.

Diocese of Oslo to open canonization cause for Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset

Announced during the feast of St. Sunniva on the island of Selja, the cause for the celebrated novelist and Catholic convert is expected to open its diocesan phase this fall.

Pope Leo XIV tells UN: Confront AI misuse to promote human dignity

The pontiff sent a letter on July 8 to be read at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

After SSPX excommunications, Oslo bishop offers wider Latin Mass access

The bishops of Oslo and Copenhagen have condemned the Society of St. Pius X consecrations as schism while pledging to protect the traditional liturgy within the Church.

Pope Leo XIV to share lunch with 200 people in need at Castel Gandolfo

The gathering will take place during the pope's July stay at the papal villa and will include prayer, a guided visit to Borgo Laudato Si', and a meal with people served by Catholic charities in Rome.

Church in Spain has 349 open causes for canonization involving more than 3,000 candidates

The data was compiled through a three-year process of research and inter-diocesan collaboration in which documentation from the dicastery was cross-referenced with that of each Spanish diocese.

Catholic entrepreneur launches free library of hand-designed Christian internet icons

The unique collection features a wide variety of easily recognizable Christian symbols that require no attribution and can be freely resized, recolored, and adapted.