Archbishop Wester defends proposed mosque in New Mexico, criticizes 'anti-Muslim sentiment'

Archbishop John Charles Wester highlighted the Second Vatican Council's document on religious freedom and the constitutional protections for religious liberty in the United States.

Faith under fire: Catholic military chaplains through America's wars

From Gettysburg to Korea, Catholic military chaplains have brought Christ's presence to America's servicemen and women in war, sacrifice, and service.

Catholic anti-trafficking network led by nuns assists 1.2 million worldwide

The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report on July 29.

Vatican urges UN to combat homelessness

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations published a statement on urban planning on July 28.

Chilean cardinal stirs controversy as country debates heartbeat law

Cardinal Fernando Chomali seeks to shift the focus from whether or not a pregnant woman should hear her baby's heartbeat to the doctor, who should know better than to ever take an innocent human life.

Inaugural Catholic military conference to feature keynote on just war theory

University of Notre Dame theology professor Joseph Capizzi will deliver the keynote address at the Nov. 9–11 event with the theme "Living and Serving Justly."

Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago's South Side

A parish under the three siblings' patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three friends of Jesus.

Rhode Island shooting suspect was recipient of miraculous healing decreed by Vatican in 2025

Police say 19-year-old Tyquan Johnson is facing arrest for felony assault with a firearm in connection with a double shooting in Newport on July 19.

Catholic priest sentenced to 31 years in prison for murder, attempted murder, in Uganda

Father Dominic Alinga pleaded guilty to the murder of a Uganda Revenue Authority official and the attempted murder of man who tried to help before confessing to another priest and turning himself in.

St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater

A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week's Catholic education roundup.