U.S. 'must balance other interests' in Nigeria, officials say as Christian persecution continues

"There are solutions out there but the Nigerians have to solve this at the end of the day," said Tibor Nagy, a former assistant secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department.

Carmelite sisters building a monastery to 'last a thousand years' in Pennsylvania

Bucking modern architecture and building conventions, the Fairfield Carmelites have opted to build their monastery using old-world methods including traditional stonemasonry and timber framing.

Wendell Berry, agrarian writer who envisioned a world 'redeemed only by love,' dies at 92

The Kentucky-born author extolled the virtues of simple living and urged Americans to reject modern consumerism and destructive agriculture.

Jerusalem Christian schools suspend classes for second time this year

Israeli authorities have not renewed entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members to be able to reach their schools.

Polish bishops call surrogacy 'incompatible' with faith as Warsaw event looms

Poland's bishops are calling on state authorities to block commercial providers as a Ukrainian fertility clinic plans a Warsaw promotional event.

'There is a place for you and your baby': Pro-life organization seeks to open new maternity home

Life in Mercy has helped around 75 women and their babies so far, and the need continues to grow.

Quebec's Cardinal Ouellet vindicated in abuse lawsuit

A judge has found sexual misconduct accusations against Quebec's Cardinal Marc Ouellet, former archbishop of Quebec, to be unfounded and ordered his accuser to pay him $100,000.

Bishop Menjivar appoints priests to assist Latin Mass expansion in West Virginia

The bishop's purpose is to foster "greater unity among Catholic faithful" and attend to "their diverse spiritual needs," a diocesan announcement said.

Vatican diplomat says Moscow mission focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher acknowledged that discussing peace in Russia means engaging in "a difficult dialogue."

This is Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for the month of September

Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for the month of September is for the care of water.