U.S. State Department renews $100M Cuba aid offer for Church-led distribution

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but "the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet."

Democratic senators press Housing secretary on missing homelessness data

Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.

U.S. Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill as legal fight continues

Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

Reflecting on meeting with Leo, Rubio emphasizes distinction between role of Church and nation state

"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.

German Catholic congress approves bondage group's booth

Organizers of the Würzburg congress told EWTN News the group's guidelines contain 'no contradiction with the Catechism.'

Catholic film star becomes first Christian chief minister of major Indian state

Church leaders in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu call the election of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay a source of pride in a country where Christians face growing persecution.

8 interesting things to know about Mildred Martínez, Pope Leo XIV's mother

The Holy Father's well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her son's vocation.

How Christ's ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus' return to the Father means for each of his followers.

Pew report details how Americans feel about religion's influence on government and public life

According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.

Pope Leo XIV warns students against the 'great lie' fueling youth anxiety

At Europe's largest university, the pontiff denounced a culture that reduces people to numbers.