Latin Patriarchate mourns two Christian women killed in Gaza City strike

The two women had reportedly stayed at Holy Family Catholic Church before moving into the apartment where the strike was carried out.

New film depicts the transformative power of Eucharistic adoration

"Adore Him: He Is Here" will be in theaters Oct. 4–8.

Disabled child's papal blessing in Lourdes gives family 'strength and hope'

Pope Leo XIV blessed Olivia Hamelin, a 3-year-old with a rare genetic condition, during his visit to Lourdes, France.

Vatican Observatory scholar says Earth may be rarer than once believed

"The universe is certainly not full of worlds like Earth," said Christopher Graney, a scholar at the Vatican Observatory.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Mauro Gambetti to lead the Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto

The Italian prelate has served as archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica since 2021.

From civil union to sacred bond: California diocese celebrates marriage convalidations

Led by San Jose Bishop Oscar Cantú and program director Jose Soto, the "Radiate Love" initiative accompanies dozens of couples home to the sacraments.

Catholic bishop in Angola decries child abduction, exploitation risks in border region

Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku has decried the reported abduction of children in Zaire Province, warning they could become vulnerable to exploitation, including trafficking.

Lithuanian bishops announce investigation into crimes against minors since 1990

All crimes against minors to be pursued says Lithuanian bishops, Filipino bishops call for ban on political dynasties, patriarch calls for synods in Syria, and more in this week's world news roundup.

Brazilian court rules posts making false claims about conservative candidate must be removed

Days before Brazil's presidential election, social media posts made or insinuated false claims about candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

What did St. Josemaría see on the day Opus Dei was founded?

On the feast of the Guardian Angels in 1928, the saint received "general enlightenment" about his mission, which later coalesced into a specific form.