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.

New Catholic group seeks 'a kinder world for all animals' through Church teaching

The Saint Francis Institute wants to mitigate "needless suffering" on the part of both wild and domestic animals.

Tehran cardinal breaks silence: 'I celebrated the Easter Vigil carrying you all in my heart'

The archbishop of Tehran reflects on being separated from his flock on Easter, a Filipino bishop speaks out for doves, a French church is vandalized, and more in this week's world news roundup.

'No one felt safe': Catholics continue aid in Lebanon amid deadly Israeli strike

Catholic aid workers in Beirut offer details on Israel's deadliest attack on the country, which took place this week.

Poll: Catholic support for President Donald Trump drops below 50% amid Iran war

A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump's performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran.