U.S., Canadian seminarians prepare in Mexico to serve Hispanic community

A seminary was established in Mexico in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in North America, forming future priests who learn Spanish as well as ecclesial and cultural traditions.

Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter's

In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down.

Pope at Easter: 'May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!'

On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice.

The miraculous origin story of Italy's famous Easter dove bread

The legend of the "Colomba di Pasqua" ("Easter dove") dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks.

Official delegation announced for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Equatorial Guinea

Church authorities unveiled details of the official delegation expected to accompany the Holy Father during his visit scheduled for April 21–23.

Supreme Court to rule on how IQ scores are weighed in death penalty disability claims

The high court ruled in 2002 that executing people with intellectual disabilities violated the Constitution's Eighth Amendment, which prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment."

Archbishop Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'

The archbishop for the Military Services, USA said it was "hard" to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.

Protests, criticism from Church leaders force Indian government to delay bill on foreign donations

The government's backing-off from the amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was promptly welcomed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India.

Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary

Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.

Czech bishop's Easter stout wins medals at international competition

A microbrewery owned by the Catholic Diocese of Litomerice took home gold and diamond medals at the Czech Brew Star 2026 competition in Brno before its Easter stout received a bishop's blessing.