Tarsus diocese restored after more than a century

There is now an episcopal presence in Tarsus; dioceses in Ireland and Canada are celebrating ordinations; a Nigerian priest is freed, and more in this week's roundup of world news.

Former finance director admits to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Jersey parish

Prosecutors had charged Joseph Manzi with the theft in October 2025.

Seminarians medal at Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon

On May 5, 21 men in formation for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary's Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon.

India-born bishop in Germany sees his role as giving migrants 'a face'

Auxiliary Bishop Joshy George Pottackal, O.Carm., is the first bishop in a German diocese born outside Europe.

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters

The visit will mark the pope's fifth international apostolic journey.

Thousands rally at Canada's National March for Life in Ottawa

Canada's March for Life takes in place in May to mark the month in 1969 when the omnibus bill that decriminalized abortion in Canada was passed. This year's march fell on the anniversary of the vote.

Archbishop Hebda issues pastoral letter reminding families that 'Only One Thing Is Necessary'

Despite the "uphill battle" families face, Hebda encourages them: "Dear families, please take heart. You are not alone. The Church journeys with you, the Church loves you, and the Church needs you!"

Join EWTN's Novena to the Holy Spirit, the 'oldest novena in the life of the Church'

EWTN launches a pray-along novena to the Holy Spirit beginning Friday, May 15 leading up to the Solemnity of Pentecost.

EWTN News explains: Is it ever morally OK to execute a criminal?

Capital punishment was "long considered an appropriate response" to serious crimes, but the Church now teaches that it is "inadmissible."

Poland to register same-sex 'marriages' from EU countries

Legal observers say the Polish government's administrative approach may exceed its authority under Article 18 of the constitution.