EWTN News explains: What does it mean that the pope is both head of state and head of the Church?

What do the Holy Father's two roles mean in the context of his day-to-day work as the visible leader of the world's Catholics?

Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits as Gov. Healey signs bill

Enacted legislation removes all of Massachusetts' restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks and allows elective abortion through all nine months based on the "judgment of the physician."

Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 20 deaths, partial collapse of neo-Gothic cathedral

The death toll remains unknown as authorities assess the damage, which affected several cities in the western part of the country.

Denver healing could move a nun jailed by communists toward sainthood

The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová's cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization.

Study shows society's religious norms can affect children's anxiety

The study, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country's religious values may serve as "a protective factor" against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.

Pope Leo XIV: Stop vicious cycle of violence in Sudan and Ukraine

The pontiff also appealed for peace in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia during his Aug. 9 Angelus address.

Nigerian bishop in Muslim-majority region says being 'creative minority' is key to diocese's mission

At the SIGNIS World Congress, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the young Katsina Diocese in northwestern Nigeria will focus on "transforming society" rather than on the challenges Christians face there.

Homeless outreach must go beyond housing, Catholic leader says

"What we've come to understand is that mental illness has really come to the forefront as a very big factor in those who are experiencing homelessness," Dan Brown told "EWTN News Nightly."

Australian bishops warn against rising antisemitism in message on social division

Bishops in Australia sound alarm over antisemitism, Canada's military bishop expresses concern over latest prayer restrictions, and more in this week's roundup of Catholic world news.

Why the feast of St. Dominic is not actually the Dominicans' biggest feast day

While the August feast is "always a feast" for Dominicans, it's not the primary one.