Vatican releases biopic on Pope Leo XIV's early years in Rome

The Dicastery for Communication released a documentary on July 1 about the then-Robert Prevost's two decades in the Eternal City.

French woman's petition asks Europe to support mothers facing pressure to abort

Charlène Bernard says pressure from her partner and health professionals ended in an abortion she never wanted. Now she is asking the EU to support women who want to keep their babies.

6-year study challenges violence narrative in Nigeria, finds Christians bore heavier toll

A new study released by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa challenges long-held assumptions about the drivers of violence in Nigeria and the religious identity of its victims.

Vatican confirms excommunication of SSPX bishops, declares schism

Because the traditionalist group consecrated bishops without papal approval, the Vatican issued a decree on July 2 declaring those bishops and their consecrators automatically excommunicated.

Order of Malta opens Gaza clinic, aids war-torn Ukraine, sends teams to Venezuela

Josef Blotz, grand hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, spoke with "EWTN News Nightly" about "the sobering degree of need" in Gaza, Ukraine, and Venezuela.

Catholic diocese appeals for prayers after priest, 2 Franciscan brothers kidnapped in Cameroon

The Diocese of Nkongsamba has appealed for prayers for the safe release of a priest and two members of the Fraternity of Franciscans of Emmanuel who were abducted in the country's North-West Region.

God on the soccer field: Expressions of faith at the World Cup

During the World Cup, various players and teams have expressed faith in God, asking not so much for victory but to put their lives and efforts in his hands.

Parolin: SSPX ordinations are 'schismatic'

Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the episcopal ordinations carried out without papal mandate by the Society of St. Pius X "deeply wound" Church unity.

Seton Hall president 'not implicated' in internal sex allegation report, Newark Archdiocese says

Cardinal Joseph Tobin said Monsignor Joseph Reilly "responded promptly" to sexual harassment allegations, though he failed to follow Title IX requirements due to a lack of training.

Catholic priest known for peace initiatives in Central African Republic shot and killed

Father Crépin Martial Monga, pastor of St. John the Baptist Zémio Parish in the Bangassou Diocese, was killed on June 29 as he returned to his rectory.