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.

Leo XIV and Macron meet: Peace is both a 'duty and a requirement'

The two leaders expressed their common conviction on the necessity of dialogue and negotiations to resolve conflicts between nations.

Pope Leo names Father Andrea Ciucci chancellor of Pontifical Academy for Life

The Italian priest has served as the academy's secretariat coordinator since 2016.

Alabama updates law allowing students time for off-campus religious instruction

The measure adds clearer guidelines and protections requested by school superintendents.

How Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at the shrine in Krakow, Poland

A complete schedule of Masses, vigils, and confessions has been prepared for pilgrims and television or online viewers beginning Saturday, April 11, and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12.

Media narrative about nuncio's Pentagon meeting untrue, Vatican says

The Vatican responded to a media report claiming Cardinal Christophe Pierre, then-papal envoy to the U.S., received "a bitter lecture" in a meeting with U.S. defense officials.

Chaldean Catholic bishops meet Pope Leo as they prepare to elect new patriarch

The synod of Chaldean Catholic bishops is meeting in Rome this week to elect a new patriarch amid complex internal and national challenges.

Congressman criticizes Vatican for hosting China's top organ transplant official in 2017

Rep. Chris Smith and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and human rights advocate Nina Shea criticized the Vatican for hosting China's top organ transplant official at an event in 2017.