Churches worldwide join Pope Leo's prayer vigil for peace on April 11 amid ongoing global conflicts

Bishops' conferences in the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, Italy, and Spain have urged their faithful to join Pope Leo XIV on April 11 in praying for peace.

Cause for canonization of Argentine Bishop Jorge Novak closed 'with sorrow'

The diocese clarified that the decision expresses "no moral judgment regarding the life, virtues, and pastoral ministry" of the bishop, who remains a servant of God.

U.S. births declined slightly in 2025, CDC reports

The report reflects the ongoing gradual decline in U.S. births that has persisted for most of the past two decades, only interrupted by a modest uptick in 2024.

Bishop Zaidan appeals to Trump for aid and peace in Lebanon after deadly Israeli attack

Israel's most recent strikes killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and more than 1,700 have died since the start of the war, prompting the bishop's appeal to President Donald Trump.

Vatican aid convoy in Lebanon caught in crossfire as Church relief effort is forced back

A French Catholic aid leader said conditions in southern Lebanon have become untenable.

Activists renew defunding drive after Planned Parenthood reports record-breaking year of abortions

As Planned Parenthood reports a record 434,450 abortions of unborn babies in 2023-2024, advocates for unborn children renew their call to permanently defund the group.

U.S. officials continue to defend Iranian conflict amid criticism from top Catholic leaders

The government allegedly demanded earlier in the year that the Vatican throw support behind U.S. military actions.

In ecological letter, Indiana bishops urge Catholics to care for 'God's good world'

"At the core of the ecological and social crises is a human heart enclosed in upon itself, alienated from God, our neighbor, and creation," the bishops said in a new pastoral missive.

Catholic moral theologians worry for civilians amid shaky Iran ceasefire, Trump rhetoric

The fighting is paused for about two weeks, but Trump's threats against civilian infrastructure alarm Catholic moral theologians, who emphasize that it is immoral to intentionally harm noncombatants.

Christians must be messengers of peace this Easter, Comboni missionary says

Father Giulio Albanese, MCCJ, who has witnessed several atrocities of war firsthand, said today's Christians cannot turn a blind eye to people's sufferings.