Why Pakistan's bishops doubt government will act on minor's forced marriage

Bishop Samson Shukardin said government committees are often delayed so people forget, as protests continue over the marriage of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz.

Friar Jean-Claude Chupin, co-founder of the Community of the Lamb, passed away on Easter

The friar leaves behind a lasting legacy of service of the poor with a life modeled on St. Francis of Assisi. The community he co-founded has a presence in both Europe and the Americas.

EWTN News documentary highlights Lebanon's Christian roots and enduring faith

EWTN News shines a light on Lebanon and its rich diversity in a new film.

Teen killed, 60 hurt after truck rams Easter procession in Pakistan

Police are searching for a truck driver who fled after plowing into a predawn Easter procession in Punjab, killing a 17-year-old and injuring more than 60.

Dominican Sisters challenge New York gender-identity law in court

The New York State Department of Health warned the sisters about "refusing to assign a room to a resident other than in accordance with the resident's gender identity."

Pope will address tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa, Nigerian bishop says

An Augustinian confrere of Pope Leo XIV discussed the pontiff's upcoming trip to four African countries.

Vatican urges Catholics not to leave Pope Leo XIV alone in opposing war

The Vatican Secretary of State said the pope's appeals for peace need concrete support.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes ceasefire in Iran as 'sign of living hope'

"Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end," the pope said at the end of his weekly general audience.

Algerian cardinal says pope's upcoming visit not about interreligious dialogue but humanity

The archbishop of Algiers discussed the upcoming papal trip in the context of anti-Christian persecution.

Catholic Church sees increase in conversions as more people desire a 'relationship to the truth'

"We have an increase in noise in the world, and people are looking for a solid foundation, a place to go where they can have a right relationship to truth, and to seek the truth," JonMarc Grodi said.