Spanish bishop says new bill persecutes same-sex-attracted Catholics who want to live chastely

Bishop José Munilla said a new bill that would ban so-called conversion therapy is nothing less than a form of persecution and vowed to resist it.

Religious leaders in Italy sign pact to promote dialogue and coexistence

The pact aims to address polarization, extremism, the instrumentalization of religion to justify hatred, foster coexistence, and promote a culture of peace in the service of the common good.

Filipino cardinal: Catholics should be agents of change, not 'keyboard warriors'

A Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to get offline, Syria welcomes its new papal nuncio, a Scottish diocese speaks out against an unsanctioned ordination, and more in this week's world news roundup.

'A bit surreal': American pilgrims join new archbishops in Rome for pallium Mass

Hundreds of US Catholics accompanied the four new U.S. metropolitan archbishops who received their pallia June 29 from Pope Leo XIV.

French election politics bring surrogacy back into Europe's spotlight

The former prime minister's call to legalize surrogacy has drawn opposition from across France's political spectrum, including within his own party, with possible consequences across Europe.

Pope Leo XIV: Peter and Paul show the path to Christian unity

The pontiff celebrated Mass on June 29 and bestowed the pallium on 35 new archbishops.

Catholic Church in India expands coaching to prepare youth for civil service exams

As the Church in India faces mounting pressures, the Archdiocese of Delhi is quietly opening doors for young people chasing the country's most coveted jobs and university seats.

Pope Leo XIV to address pilgrims as National Eucharistic journey concludes

According to organizers, the address will reflect on the legacy of Catholicism in the U.S. while encouraging the faithful to seek renewed unity, peace, and hope through Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

Pope Leo XIV dismisses schismatic Spanish priest

In 2024, the priest's obstinacy had previously led his bishop, José Ignacio Munilla, to remove him from any office or position within the diocese.

Pope Leo XIV prays for Venezuela quake victims at Angelus

The pope expressed solidarity with those affected by recent earthquakes, following a reflection on "detachment, loss and hospitality" in Christian love.