Oregon counselor sues after being fined $90,000 for not affirming client's same-sex relationship

"The government can't target counselors for their views and can't force people to say things that go against their core convictions," ADF attorney Jonathan Scruggs said.

U.S. same-sex ministry group says criticism in Vatican report is 'false and unjust'

Courage International said the Holy See's synodal report constituted "calumny" against the 45-year-old Church apostolate.

Catholic organizations call on Congress to protect food aid, nutrition programs

The appeal comes as Pope Leo XIV dedicated his May prayer intention to ensuring "that everyone might have food."

Bransfield, ex-Wheeling-Charleston bishop accused of misconduct, dies at 82

An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds.

Leo XIV makes Marian pilgrimage on 1-year anniversary as pope

Pope Leo XIV traveled around 150 miles south of Rome to the Italian cities of Pompei and Naples on the first anniversary of his election.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Pompei and Naples in Italy

The Holy Father marked the first anniversary of his pontificate on May 8 by visiting the historic cities in southern Italy.

Spanish bishops: 'We cannot simply stand by and watch the ship sink'

In Spain, only about 8 million of the country's 45 million inhabitants attend Mass regularly on Sundays.

Catholic Church leaders in Africa reflect on Pope Leo XIV's first year

African bishops highlighted the pope's trip to Africa as a defining moment of his ministry as well as the pontiff's emphasis on dialogue, reconciliation, missionary outreach, justice, and peace.

'Their very existence is at stake': Catholic organizations mobilize for Lebanon's Christians

Christians in southern Lebanon have paid a heavy price in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel but have been sustained through the support of Catholic organizations and initiatives.

Pope Leo XIV's first year: 10 powerful moments

On May 8, 2025, the world was introduced to Cardinal Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV. One year later, we look at some of the most significant events and powerful moments of his first year as pope.