Pope Leo XIV prays for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby

God's "divine love gives meaning to the life of every person and, far from ending with death, invites us to a new fullness in eternity," the pope said.

Chaldean archbishop urges patriarch to defend Iraqi Christian town's identity

Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda appealed to the Chaldean Patriarch Paul III Nona to be a voice for Ankawa, Iraq's largest Christian district.

Fact check: Did Iceland really 'eradicate' Down syndrome in that country?

A viral online controversy revived the claim that Iceland aborts nearly every baby with Down syndrome; Catholic sources on the ground and Iceland's own data point to a more complicated reality.

Prague cathedral inaugurates new organ in rare 'awakening' ceremony

During the inauguration, Prague's archbishop performed an unusual rite of "awakening" the new organ, addressing the instrument and asking it to fill the cathedral with music.

Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences

The pontiff reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Spain during his general audience on June 17.

Mexican bishop amid World Cup playoffs: 'We have Jesus Christ as our captain'

Bishop Ramón Castro said Catholics need to work together as a team, emphasizing Christ's saving action amid trials and pointing out the need for more laborers in Christ's vineyard, the Church.

Shortage of Communion hosts in Cuba prompts aid from Church in Panama and Puerto Rico

The unreliability of electricity in Cuba has limited the production of Communion hosts, forcing the Cuban Church to ask bishops and priest to ration the distribution of the Eucharist.

Catholic bishops of England and Wales react to reintroduction of assisted suicide bill

On Wednesday, Labour member of Parliament Lauren Edwards reintroduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which failed to pass the House of Lords in April.

'Fidelity Month' event explores what binds Americans together ahead of 250th anniversary

Fidelity to God, family, and country are the founding principles that bind American society together, according to Princeton University professor Robert P. George.

Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II's chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95

Architect of the Italian Church's "cultural project," he led high-stakes fights over life, family, and secularism while seeking to re-anchor Catholic witness in national culture.