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Vatican
Pope asks: When there are cries for help, do Christians respond with love?
On World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV declared seven new saints — including Venezuela’s first female and male saint. They are "not heroes or champions of some ideal, but...
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Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments
“Every human life, born and preborn, is sacred and loved by God. Without diminishing the dignity of people born through IVF, we must recognize that children have a right...
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope boards sailboat to speak peace with young adults
Pope Leo XIV visited young adults on a sailboat docked in Ostia, a port close to Rome, as they neared the end of a journey of peace and dialogue around the Mediterranean.
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U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Announces New Staff Changes for Catholic News Service Rome
The USCCB has announced Carol Glatz as Editor in Chief of Catholic News Service in Rome. The news follows the announcement of the retirement of Cindy Wooden who has led...
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Vatican
Survivors warn papal commission that abusers, retaliation still a problem
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors released its second report, which highlighted victims’ calls for accountability, transparency and genuine...
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Bishop Boyea Encourages Prayer and Renewed Commitment to Journey With Young People in Their Vocations
The Catholic Church in the United States will commemorate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 2-8. Each year, national Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools...
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Vatican
Jesus provides sustenance, not ready-made answers, pope says
At his Oct. 15 general audience, Pope Leo XIV said power, possessions and rank can’t fulfill humanity's need for deeper meaning.
Only Jesus "responds to the deepest...
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope, in official visit to Italy, praises joint action for the common good
Visiting a former papal residence, which is now the Italian presidential palace, Pope Leo praised Italian-Vatican cooperation for the good of individuals and society.
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U.S. Bishops to Elect New Conference President and Vice President at November Plenary Assembly
The president and vice president are elected from a slate of 10 candidates who have been nominated by their fellow bishops.
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Pope Leo XIV
Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations
The Catholic Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday Oct. 19.