South Sudan church leaders call for halt to hostilities, civilian protection

To protect civilians amid worsening insecurity, killings, abductions, and displacement, members of South Sudan Council of Churches say "silence is no longer an option."

Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelization

The pontiff marked the 100th anniversary of World Mission Day.

Notre Dame religious liberty scholars urge Supreme Court to strike down Texas Ten Commandments law

The Texas law "forces state-sponsored religious instruction" on public school students, the filing says.

U.S. bishops call Catholics to prayer and action ahead of Mental Health Sunday

Mental Health Sunday is part of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops' National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and falls on Oct. 11 this year.

Archbishop Weisenburger promotes poll chaplains as groups train for elections

Catholic organizations are participating in efforts to recruit and train poll chaplains, who serve an unofficial peacekeeping role at voting locations.

Holy See presses development, poverty, women's issues at UN

"Circumstances of a person's birth should not determine the respect for one's inherent God-given dignity or the opportunities an individual is able to access," Archbishop Christophe El-Kassis said.

Bishop Emeritus Frank Dewane, who led Diocese of Venice in Florida for nearly 20 years, dies at 76

The bishop died in a local hospital "surrounded by close family and friends," current Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, OFM Cap, said.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett headlines Benedictine College library dedication

Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at Benedictine College, the Archdiocese of Chicago urges Illinois' governor to opt in to an education tax program, and more in this week's education roundup.

Cornell Catholic Community issues letter after campus protests

Students protested the university's handling of alleged sexual assaults involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

Cause opens for beatification of Prayer and Life Workshops founder

Father Ignacio Larrañaga was described as a mystic "who, through his warm words and profound contemplative experience, taught millions of people how to pray and live in intimacy with the Father."