Sister Eva Maamo, Philippines' 'Healing Nun' to the poor, dies at 85

A Catholic surgeon and missionary who improvised operations by flashlight and coconut water for Indigenous patients in the southern Philippines is remembered as a "tireless servant of the poor."

Vatican warns of political promotion of abortion as an instrument of population control

"Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family" is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing on the teachings of the previous four popes.

Maryland Supreme Court: State cannot reveal names of individuals who allegedly hid Church abuse

"Uncharged individuals" may not be exposed to the "court of public opinion" in grand jury documents, the state high court ruled.

Florida diocese set to debut 'Trinity Village' offering tiny homes for seniors

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee says the homes will include "affordable rents" to seniors at risk of homelessness.

Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine

Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.

Official roster of events for Fulton Sheen beatification announced

Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24.

Hotline operator named Catholic Charities USA 2026 volunteer of the year

"Callers thank me for just being willing to listen and empathize. I really feel good after those calls," Julie Abbott said.

Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027

The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event's spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace.

'A generation that won't be silenced': Young people turn out for pro-life march in Mexico City

The April 25 March for Life in Mexico City was marked by a strong presence of young people, a generation that has vowed to not give up the fight in face of the majority of states legalizing abortion.

Pope Leo XIV meets archbishop of Canterbury amid deepening church divides

The pontiff addressed "new problems" facing Catholic-Anglican dialogue in his meeting with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual head of the Anglican Communion.