10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit

The pontiff will visit one of the world's smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here's what to know about San Marino's deep Catholic roots.

What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies

Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest.

Slovak bishops preach on Mary at 260th Nitra pilgrimage

Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top.

Indian Catholics released after 104 days in jail under anti-conversion law

The men, held since May on charges of conversion and attempted murder, walked out of jail after the Rajasthan High Court granted bail.

Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to victims of earthquake in Indonesia

The pontiff offered prayers for the Indonesian people in a message on Aug. 17.

Florida attorney general, Miami archbishop spar over vaccine exemptions in Catholic schools

A dispute between Florida's Catholic bishops and the state attorney general over vaccine exemptions in Catholic schools is testing the boundaries between state law and Church authority.

New film 'American Martyr' tells story of Oklahoma priest and martyr Blessed Stanley Rother

"American Martyr" can be seen in theaters Aug. 25-26 in English and in Spanish on Aug. 27.

Nigerian seminarian abducted from bishop's residence escapes unhurt

The Diocese of Otukpo gave thanks for the return of the seminarian and those who have provided him care, and called for prayers for other captives.

Pope Leo XIV: Violence against Palestinians in West Bank must stop

During his Aug. 16 Angelus address at Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff urged a 2-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

'It's always the Holy Spirit': Meet 3 dioceses seeing large numbers of priestly ordinations

Multiple dioceses throughout the U.S. are bucking national trends and seeing large numbers of men discern into the priesthood.