Archbishop Wester defends proposed mosque in New Mexico, criticizes 'anti-Muslim sentiment'

Archbishop John Charles Wester highlighted the Second Vatican Council's document on religious freedom and the constitutional protections for religious liberty in the United States.

Faith under fire: Catholic military chaplains through America's wars

From Gettysburg to Korea, Catholic military chaplains have brought Christ's presence to America's servicemen and women in war, sacrifice, and service.

Catholic anti-trafficking network led by nuns assists 1.2 million worldwide

The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report on July 29.

Vatican urges UN to combat homelessness

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations published a statement on urban planning on July 28.

St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater

A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week's Catholic education roundup.

Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold a conference on Confucian-Christian relations in South Korea from Aug. 4–5.

Explaining the Vatican's engagement with contemporary art

Amid the latest Venice Biennale, one of the world's premier art exhibitions, a senior Vatican official explained why the Catholic Church is taking part.

Berlin archbishop after deadly attack on LGBT event: 'Hatred must not win'

The Archdiocese of Berlin offered prayers at all Sunday Masses after a suspected Islamist attack on the city's annual Pride event left one woman dead and at least 29 injured.

Pope Leo XIV: Use AI prudently because it can project 'an unreal world'

Addressing a youth festival in Brazil, Pope Leo encouraged young people to use both social media and AI appropriately, keeping Christ at the center, like St. Carlo Acutis.

Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine

The parish called on the faithful to respond "with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness" as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival.