News of the Catholic Church

Russians are voting in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago, amid continuing fighting and reported attacks on Russia’s electoral…

Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, 'who, in love with…

In a letter to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean on the occasion of the third centenary of the canonisation of their patron, Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, the Pope reflects on episcopal ministry in the light…

At the 30th Congress of the German Catholic aid organization “Renovabis,” over 200 experts discuss polarization, digital echo chambers, and the role of the Churches in building social cohesion. Read all

The director of Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative calls for the preservation of Rome’s Spin Time community, describing its Church-supported housing and solidarity projects as a model of Gospel…

More than 400 representatives from over 100 countries conclude a four-day preparatory meeting in Seoul, South Korea, receiving practical guidance and a renewed invitation to help young people encounter Christ at World…

As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Whole Denarius." Read all

At the US national assembly of women religious major superiors, Archbishop William Lori praises women religious as often-overlooked architects of American freedom whose holiness and service remain vital to renewing the…

At the opening of the Diocese of Rome’s new pastoral year, the Pope calls for a shared process of pastoral evaluation focused on encounter with Christ, community and service to the city. Read all

An audio installation by filmmaker Philip Gröning will be presented in the Atrium of St Peter's Basilica on 21 September, the UN International Day of Peace. Read all

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the Holy See’s Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, is in Malawi for the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s establishment in the country. The Eucharistic celebration is…

Pope Leo XIV’s September 25–28 Apostolic Journey to France will include meetings with civil authorities, young people and the Church, a visit to UNESCO in Paris, and an encounter in Metz focused on Europe, peace and…

The Baltimore archbishop gave the keynote address to the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious meeting in Missouri.

The holy day for Jews involves fasting and atonement and is held in late September or early October.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

The Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called for prayer and fasting on December 8 for the success of the country’s general elections, calling on Nigerians to prepare spiritually for the polls.

After appearing on “Farmer Wants a Wife,” John Sansone is using his growing social media platform to share relatable Catholic content and encourage others in their faith.

Two Louisiana Catholic moms with special-needs kids felt isolated so they founded a support ministry that has since transformed communities and brought families back to Mass.

The Word on Fire founder clarifies the call to evangelize, defends his nonpartisan advisory role on religious liberty, and warns of resurgent communism.

“We pray for an end to the hatred and threats of violence that have become so regrettably prevalent on social media,” an archdiocesan spokesperson said.

The priest did not witness a Eucharistic miracle but felt “the weight of God’s power coming down upon the altar, and I felt the heaviness of Jesus’s substantial presence in the chalice in my hands.”

Archbishop John Wester urged the faithful to develop an “appreciation for the gift of water” amid major ecological challenges in the region.

A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer.

The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace.

For years, Jonathan Roumie has had the unusual task of finding the words, gestures, and expressions with which to portray Jesus. Now, as filming on the final season of The Chosen comes to an end, the actor has admitted…

“Every pastoral activity should start again from here: not so much by asking ourselves ‘what’ to do, but rather ‘whom’ to encounter and ‘how.’” Speaking before the assembly of the Diocese of Rome, gathered at the…

About 400 delegates, representing more than 100 countries, met in Seoul last week for the Second International Preparatory Meeting for World Youth Day 2027, to be held in the South Korean capital. The meeting, which ran…

Somewhere in the Egyptian desert in the fourth century, a young monk went to see Abba Moses — one of the most sought-after spiritual guides of his day, a former bandit who had become one of the wisest men in the desert…

When three dicasteries of the Roman Curia published Un chemin d’espérance on 16 September, marking sixty years since Nostra Aetate, the note did what anniversary documents are built to do: it reaffirmed continuity.…

Villanova University, Pope Leo XIV’s alma mater, has announced that Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., will be the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. He will receive the medal from the Pope himself on…

With an iconic use of chiaroscuro and his uncanny ability to render the vivid emotions of his subjects, Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán left a permanent mark on European Baroque painting. This fall, a series of…

Pope Leo XIV received the promoters and participants of the new Leo XIV International Study Center in audience at the Vatican on Friday, September 18, describing the encounter as “something of a family meeting” and…

Among the handful of well-known Marian apparitions of the last 200 years, Our Lady of La Salette is often mentioned, as it is a unique apparition that came at a pivotal time in the history of France. Our Lady appeared…

“I love you Lord with all my strength ….”  This prayer is a part of the first commandment that Jesus gave us, yet it’s one I often forget. So lately, I’ve been muttering it each morning while trying to do full body…

Tommy Tighe’s new book, I’m Depressed Now What: St. Dymphna’s Guide to Building Your Depression Playbook stems from his professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as his own experiences…

Often whenever we look-up to someone and admire their particular way of life, we want to try and find out what they did differently. For example, when a kid wants to be like a particular football star, he will likely…