9 things to know about Pope Leo XIV's Africa visit

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a 10-day papal trip to four countries in Africa from April 13–23.

At Washington Mass for peace, Cardinal McElroy condemns Iran war as immoral

The liturgy was part of a global response to Pope Leo XIV's appeal to pray amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire, protection of civilians in war zones

On Divine Mercy Sunday, the pope prayed for Ukraine, Lebanon, and Sudan.

College students launch 'Acutis AI' to bring Catholic teaching to artificial intelligence

A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching.

Minnesota bishop: Singer Gracie Abrams helps young people confront 'gaping wounds in their hearts'

A roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S.

Pope Leo XIV at Vatican peace vigil: 'Enough of war!'

Prayer is "the most free, universal and disruptive response to death," the pope said in St. Peter's Basilica on Apr. 11.

Arthur Brooks: 'The world needs American Catholicism'

"Young people today, they have a craving for something that's bigger and bigger. And if we don't feed it, then we're not feeding our sheep," Brooks said.

Philippine parishes enforce smoke-free, vape-free rules on church grounds

A Catholic bishops' health official is urging parishes nationwide to enforce smoke-free and vape-free rules out of respect for sacred space and concern for public health.

Federal judge pauses Louisiana telehealth abortion suit pending FDA review

A roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Vocations grant program offers 'freedom to discern' through new 'DAD Fund'

Fund for Vocations, a group that helps cover student loan debt for people discerning religious life, recently launched a program designed to address hidden financial barriers to religious vocations.