U.S. Supreme Court allows faith-based pregnancy center to challenge donor subpoena

U.S. bishops had told the court in an amicus brief that compelling disclosure of a religious organization's financial support violates the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion.

Miami Catholic Charities to lay off more than 80 employees after government cut millions in funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled an $11 million federal contract that served families and vulnerable children including unaccompanied minors.

Pope Leo XIII's legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor

The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded the observatory in 1891.

What is 'ecclesiastical communion,' which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?

Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, ecclesiastical communion.

Trump fires National Science Foundation board, including 2 Catholic scientists

U.S. President Donald Trump has eliminated the National Science Foundation board, citing "constitutional questions" raised in a 2021 Supreme Court case.

EU bishops in Cyprus echo Pope Leo XIV: 'Let those who have weapons lay them down'

From Maronite villages in the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus, EU bishops echoed Pope Leo XIV's plea to lay down arms in the Holy Land and pledged to support the Maronite cause in Brussels.

Christian IDF soldiers meet Netanyahu amid rising tensions

The meeting was held at a time when Israel faces mounting criticism over the country's treatment of Christians in both Israel and south Lebanon.

Indian police arrest Hindu YouTuber over St. Francis Xavier 'terrorist' jibe

Police arrested Gautam Khattar in Himachal Pradesh, India, on April 26 after the Hindu YouTuber called the patron saint of Goa a "terrorist" at a public event.

From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine's incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church.

UK assisted-suicide push is 'losing momentum,' euthanasia prevention advocate says

There is a "big pushback happening" against assisted suicide, said Alex Schadenberg, executive director for the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition.