Former Attorney General Bill Barr: U.S military action against Iran meets criteria for 'just war'

"It's very easy to stand back and say, turn the other cheek, or take an absolutist position 'you shouldn't be violent,'" Barr said. "But that begs the question, that doesn't really solve the problem."

White House to bring back firing squads as Pope Leo XIV calls for U.S. death penalty to be abolished

The federal government says it is moving to "strengthen" the federal death penalty while the pope is calling for an end to capital punishment.

British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son's death

Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.

Catholic Relief Services urges lawmakers to prioritize global hunger as farm bill vote nears

The humanitarian agency stressed the need to protect international food assistance amid growing global hunger and domestic policy debates.

Connecticut diocese debuts 'Maria,' an AI fundraising personality 'rooted in the Church's mission'

The Diocese of Bridgeport rolled out the new tool to a select number of donors ahead of a larger release.

Written protocols are not enough, says archbishop at first Caribbean abuse prevention meeting

The meeting, held in Santo Domingo April 19–22, was aimed at strengthening the Church's prevention of abuse and care for victims in the Caribbean region.

Coalition letter urges U.S. Senate to extend defunding of abortion industry

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

1 in 6 face infertility; Catholic author urges faith-filled support

During National Infertility Awareness Week, author Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead shared encouragement and advice for Catholic couples navigating infertility.

Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo will ordain him Sunday

Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God's call to the priesthood.

World's oldest nun turns 113 and reveals secret to long life: 'My whole mind is on God'

Born in 1913 and entering the Dominicans at age 17, Sister Francis Piscatella has lived a life of service as a teacher.