Fiat donates 30 electric vehicles to Vatican in sustainability push

The vehicles will support the daily work of governorate employees as Vatican City State moves toward its 2030 goal of a zero-emissions fleet.

Why does the Vatican recognize Orthodox marriages but not those of the SSPX?

The answer has to do with profoundly different juridical and ecclesial realities.

Federal court: Maine Christian schools receiving public funding must follow gender, sexuality rules

The court said Maine is permitted to exclude St. Dominic Academy from public funding if the school won't abide by state nondiscrimination rules.

Corruption in Pakistan's courts hits poor Christians hardest, report finds

Christians accused under Pakistan's blasphemy laws face bribe demands, stalled trials, and courtroom intimidation, according to a new report by two leading human rights organizations.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says no changes to capital punishment after botched execution

The execution medical team spent more than an hour unsuccessfully trying to place a second intravenous line required in case the primary IV failed.

New York priest facing 20 years in prison on child pornography charges, federal prosecutor says

Father Jeffrey Nowak has been on administrative leave for nearly six years, following allegations of inappropriate conduct with children.

Report projects U.S. population decline as birth rates remain low

Below-replacement fertility is widespread across the country, according to the report by the Institute for Family Studies.

U.S. House speaker welcomes apostolic nuncio in formal letter

"In a spirit of goodwill, I pray that your service and mission as apostolic nuncio will continue to foster a deep friendship between the United States and the Holy See," Speaker Mike Johnson wrote.

Earthquake survivor in Venezuela: 'The Miraculous Medal saved me'

Kamar Galíndez credits his survival to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Miraculous Medal he wore was torn from his neck as the building collapsed and inexplicably ended up in one of his zippered pockets.

Canonization cause for Mother Angelica's spiritual mentor, Rhoda Wise, reaches next step

A positio for Servant of God Rhoda Wise was submitted to the Vatican. She has been associated with hundreds of unexplained, miraculous healings in the United States.