Vatican says SSPX faces excommunications for 'schismatic' bishop consecrations

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said Pope Leo XIV is praying for the leaders of the Society of St. Pius X to "reconsider the very grave decision they have made."

President of Costa Rica entrusts her term to Our Lady of the Angels

The bishop of Limón prayed for the new president at Mass, that she would have "wisdom in making decisions, prudence to listen, and clarity to act, always with the well-being of our people in mind."

Pope Leo prays where St. John Paul II was shot on feast of Our Lady of Fátima

Leo XIV dedicated his message on May 13 to "the Virgin Mary, model of the Church."

Deaths of Christian sanitation workers in Pakistan highlight systemic discrimination

At least six Christian sanitation workers have died in recent weeks cleaning sewers in Pakistan. Rights groups say minorities are systematically channeled into hazardous work.

U.S. bishop joins Slovaks honoring blessed bishop tortured by communists

Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasil Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death.

U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall

The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Capuchin priest and former missionary to lead Florida diocese

The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007.

Priest invites Catholics around the world to pray the full rosary for 153 days

Beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, a Filipino-American priest is inviting Catholics around the world to pray the mysteries of the rosary for 153 days "for the salvation of souls."

Nuncio warns not to forget the poor at Africa summit on digital technology inspired by 'Dilexi Te'

The first summit of its kind at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya explored the theme of how digital innovation can serve humanity, especially the poor.

Jimmy Lai's daughter says she's 'very hopeful' ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese president

"It would mean so much to have our father back," Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.