'Not a happy result': Federal bankruptcy court rejects Diocese of Oakland settlement plan

Judge William Lafferty said the diocese had not settled bankruptcy requirements and did not qualify for a special religious dispensation in the proceedings.

Denver bishops mark America 250 with message on migrants and refugees

"This anniversary invites us to remember not only the founding of our nation but also the generations who have helped bring its ideals to life," said the letter from Colorado Christian leaders.

Attendance at Our Lady of Luján pilgrimage in Argentina tops 2.7 million

The motto for this year's pilgrimage was "Mother, in your embrace we recognize each other as brothers and sisters."

Fort Worth Diocese presses FedEx on risk of shipping mifepristone to states that restrict abortion

Bishop Michael Olson said he hopes to "further the culture of life" by urging the company to consider whether it's violating federal law by mailing abortion pills to pro-life states.

Tennessee bishops call for end to death penalty; Trump approves military firing squad execution

"Accountability for grave wrongdoing is necessary, but it does not require the taking of another life," the bishops wrote.

Jordan's Latin patriarchal vicar calls for unified pilgrimage route across the Holy Land

Bishop Iyad Twal said he is looking to 2030 to deepen Jordan's place on the Christian pilgrimage map.

Hundreds pray after Virgin Mary statue desecrated in French Island of Corsica

Corsican Catholics answered the destruction of a Marian statue with a public rosary and prayers for the accused men's conversion.

'How long, O Lord?': Pope Leo XIV laments new attacks on Gaza victims

The pontiff sent a message of condolence for those killed in Gaza by airstrikes on Oct. 3.

Historic Catholic parish in Alabama marks 100 years with ecumenical tent revival

Our Mother of Mercy Parish in Africatown celebrates 100 years of faith with an ecumenical revival bringing nearly 500 Christians together.

EU bishops warn about risks of deleting names from baptismal records

The case involves a Belgian citizen who has left the Church and has requested his name be deleted from the baptismal records and whether the Church under EU law has the right to decline to do so.