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."

'Amoris Laetitia' is consistent with Church teaching, sister tells pope and bishops

Dominican Sister Helen Alford, a prominent social scientist, addressed a Vatican conference on the 10th anniversary of the controversial document.

Pope Leo XIV urges bishops to show courage in responding to struggling families

Opening a Vatican meeting marking 10 years since Amoris Laetitia, the pope said the Church must learn from families marked by hardship, loneliness, and fragility.

Canada won't expand assisted suicide for those suffering from mental illness, government says

The government has debated expanding its medical assistance in dying program for those suffering solely from mental health issues.

Pope warns that 'watering down' Christianity's demands won't make it more attractive

Leo also recalled the Oct. 7 liturgical memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary and emphasized the importance of this traditional Marian prayer.

Pope Leo XIV: We need more beauty in age of technology

The pontiff held a private audience on Wednesday with a group of Vatican Museum patrons.