LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo bids farewell to Argentina and heads to Peru

On Wednesday the Holy Father celebrated Mass at Luján in Argentina, then he is flying to Peru.

From the virtual to the sacramental: Hackathon in Rome reimagines parish life in age of AI

Catholic AI leaders explored tech-forward solutions to Church projects as part of a larger initiative that will reach four U.S. dioceses in early 2027.

Students for Life leaders sued in Texas over undercover abortion pill probe

The defendants argue the lawsuit is frivolous and the plaintiff lacks standing.

UK bishops warn against Parliament bill that would criminalize counseling on gender identity

The legislation could hamper the Catholic Church's ability to "proclaim an authentic understanding of the human person with clarity, simplicity, love and respect," Archbishop John Sherrington said.

A 45-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV is unveiled in Peru in time for his arrival

"This sculpture expresses the pride, gratitude, and faith of the people of Callao for someone whose evangelizing efforts made a profound impact in our diocese," the municipality of Callao stated.

U.S. bishops urge Senate to protect Haitians from deportation

The Senate should pass a bill, S. 4814, that would designate temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians through April 20, 2029, the bishops said.

Cause for canonization of World War I chaplain Father Willie Doyle advances to Rome

This is the first time in more than 40 years that a canonization cause has completed its diocesan phase in Ireland and moved on to the Vatican.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo celebrates Mass in Luján, Argentina

On Wednesday the Holy Father is celebrating Mass at Luján in Argentina, then he flies to Peru.

Why Andorra has a bishop for a prince, and what is at stake in its abortion bill

Andorra's laws carry a bishop's signature. Its government now wants one he won't give: an end to jail for women who abort.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Cistercian monk as new archbishop of Barcelona

The new archbishop will take possession on Dec. 19 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Eulalia in Barcelona. A Mass of inauguration will follow at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família.