As churches close in Europe, debate intensifies over their future

The European Heritage Awards have spotlighted two contrasting models for saving sacred buildings, as Europe confronts a wider question over the future of its increasingly empty churches.

Cardinal Bo: Myanmar in 'polycrisis' 5 years after military coup

The archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar, described overlapping economic, social, and humanitarian crises facing his country at the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference plenary in Sydney.

Czechs turn 'symbol of division' into ground for Catholic-Protestant unity

The May 8 gatherings, organized by lay groups around a reconciliation cross, mark a shift in how the Czech Republic, one of Europe's most secular countries, lives with a historic religious wound.

Pope Leo XIV urges Christians, Muslims to turn indifference into solidarity

The pontiff warned that constant exposure to images of suffering can "dull our hearts rather than stir them."

Colombia to be consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 13

The day's events in Bogota will include the rosary, Mass, the consecration, Eucharistic adoration, and a procession, with the theme of praying for peace and reconciliation through conversion of heart.

After stillbirth loss, mother of 7 returns to school to help others heal

After navigating loss and grief, Kelly Helsel is officially now a licensed counselor thanks to the guidance given to her by the Catholic Church and her desire to use her experience to help others.

How Christ transformed 2 young converts from Islam

The converts describe their journey to faith in Jesus Christ, their experience of receiving the sacraments at the Easter Vigil, and the importance of their catechists and Christian community.

'Love is stronger': How a Catholic woman saved tens of thousands of orphans

Out of the horrors of the Burundian Civil War and the Rwandan genocide emerged a woman willing to risk her life for peace.

Pope Leo XIV prays for Sahel victims

At the Regina Caeli, the pope also thanked the Canary Islands for welcoming a cruise ship with passengers sick with hantavirus.

Pope Leo to sick and caregivers: 'In the various situations of life, no one should be left alone'

The Pope told an assembly of ALS patients that with commitment, faith, and courage, the sick "bear witness that the goodness and value of life are greater than illness."