8 interesting things to know about Mildred Martínez, Pope Leo XIV's mother

The Holy Father's well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her son's vocation.

How Christ's ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus' return to the Father means for each of his followers.

Pew report details how Americans feel about religion's influence on government and public life

According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.

Pope Leo XIV warns students against the 'great lie' fueling youth anxiety

At Europe's largest university, the pontiff denounced a culture that reduces people to numbers.

Head of French charity warns of existential challenges facing Eastern Christians

L'Œuvre d'Orient marks 170 years with an appeal for solidarity with Christians in the East and highlights three major challenges threatening the future of Christians there.

Inquest finds priest and 4 Catholic civilians shot by British troops 'unlawfully killed'

Father Noel Fitzpatrick was shot and killed along with four others including three youth in Belfast on July 9, 1972.

Mental health crisis in Europe: Church calls for strengthening families and spiritual support

A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical.

Thousands of pilgrims gather at Fátima to commemorate the apparitions of Our Lady

In his homily, the patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal, said the devotion must transform lives.

Legislation would ensure parents can arrange burial or cremation after pregnancy loss

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming the bill the "Bereaved Parents Rights Act."

FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas promises pro-life agenda, calls advocates

Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.