Pope to Equatorial Guinea: 'Carry on the mission of Jesus' first disciples with joy'

At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and bear witness through their lives to "the faith that saves."

Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia

Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to "choose life and not death" by supporting Bill C-218.

On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to 'defend your faith by knowing it better'

Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits prisoners, meets with families, says Mass in Equatorial Guinea

The Holy Father is wrapping up his papal trip to the African continent after visiting multiple countries there.

Canary Islands bishop on migration: 'We feel powerless'

The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit.

New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions

The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of London, Ontario

With the retirement of Bishop Peter Fabbro, Bishop Daniel J. Miehm of the Diocese of Peterborough has been appointed the new bishop of London, Ontario, Canada. He will be installed on June 29.

Pope Leo XIV to prisoners: 'No one is excluded from God's love'

At a prison in Equatorial Guinea, the pontiff urged inmates not to let the past rob them of hope.

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted for fraudulently paying informants inside extremist groups

The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled some traditionalist Catholic groups as hate groups over views related to gender, sexuality, and marriage. No Catholic groups were mentioned in the indictment.

Pope Leo XIV to youth and families: 'Peace be with you'

In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ's light shape a future of love, responsibility, and hope.