News of the Catholic Church

The Laudato Sì Platform’s fifth annual report highlights growing participation, initiatives led by religious congregations and Catholic communities worldwide, and new tools to strengthen the Church’s commitment to…

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo asks for prayers for his imminent Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, and recalls two upcoming beatification celebrations as well as the liturgical memorial…

During the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV focuses on how Christians can engage in economic and political life in order to build peace, as he continues his reflection on the 1965 Pastoral Constitution 'Gaudium…

Meeting with Church foundations that assist Eastern Christians, Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue between culture and history in search for an “unarmed and disarming peace.” Read all

At the Estadio Centenario, workers are putting up the stage for a prayer vigil. In the Old City, hymns are being rehearsed for Vespers. As Montevideo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV, organizers hope his visit will…

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to three Latin American countries, the Vatican releases statistics of the Catholic Church in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, where the Church remains active in parishes,…

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of November, and invites Catholics to pray "for the proper use of wealth," so that we may recognize that true wealth lies not in accumulating or possessing, but…

Ahead of the Holy Father's Apostolic Journey to Latin America, the Holy See Press Office offered journalists a briefing on Tuesday, November 3, on the papal journey which will see Pope Leo visit Uruguay, Argentina, and…

In a letter to the Bishops of France, Pope Leo XIV expresses appreciation for his Apostolic Journey and urges the Church to support young people and victims of abuse. Read all

In his message for the 2026 World Youth Day, celebrated in dioceses across the world on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Leo XIV encourages young people to allow Christ into their lives and the divisions that…

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Verano Cemetery in Rome on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, and recalls that our bond with the dead is not broken but transformed in our faith in Christ. Read all

The Bishops of Nigeria are calling for free and peaceful elections, with three days of prayer and fasting being observed throughout Nigeria ahead of the vote. Read all

Voters in Idaho preserved the state’s ban on abortion, but elsewhere abortion was expanded as Democrats retook the U.S. House and Senate.

Digital missionary Father José Juan Montalvo calls for reflection on the impact that criticism, mockery, and hate-filled messages on social media can have on young people.

A referendum to establish a constitutional right to abortion in the Virginia constitution was adopted. Abortion-related referendums in three other states are too early to call.

A Colorado case pits sexual orientation and gender-identity protections against religious standards for school admissions.

Here is a roundup of the latest news related to Catholic education.

Previously, service members had to leave the military to pursue theological training and then reapply to become chaplains.

Mexican priest Clemente Morales Topete suffered beatings, burns, and death threats after being held against his will by a crime gang. The assailants were trying to extract information he didn’t have.

Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools, and parishes are observing the week Nov. 1–7.

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the proper use of wealth.

On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who became the first black saint of the Americas.

Leaders from Myanmar, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, and the Philippines shared their work and adopted the movement’s plan for 2027–2030.

The Vatican on Tuesday released the pontiff’s message for the 41st World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, in August 2027.

Pope Leo made news this week by participating in the midterm elections of his home state of Illinois via a mail-in ballot. Now, the morning after the midterms in his home country, the Holy Father spoke about politics,…

In the popular 1999 horror movie, The Sixth Sense refers to the rare ability one boy has and his psychologist’s struggle to help him use it. But in the real world, every one of us has the same “sixth sense” he does. We…

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Rome’s Verano Cemetery on the afternoon of All Souls Day, November 2, 2026, holding the liturgy, as he did last year, at the entrance gates of what is one of the Eternal City’s largest…

In his All Saints Day Angelus on Sunday, November 1, Pope Leo XIV urged new peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, following the brief localized ceasefire he had helped to negotiate. “In recent days, a…

For some of us, the prospect of “eternal life” is not met with much enthusiasm. Our minds might imagine a similar experience to our life on earth, except that there is no end. This view of eternity is very common,…

Some 130 million people each month use Duolingo to learn languages, with games and “streaks” that encourage practicing every day. What if that same fun and engaging format could be used to learn about the Catholic…

If someone asked you whether you were happy, what would you say? It sounds like a straightforward question, but the answer might depend on whether you’ve had a decent night’s sleep, checked your bank balance, or…

A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute, released October 20, has found a “partisan empathy gap” dividing Americans ahead of the midterm elections. Democrats (84%) and Independents (70%) see empathy as…

If you’ve ever taken a close look at Jonathan Roumie’s hands, you might have noticed that the actor has quite a fondness for skulls. In fact, the star of The Chosen has amassed an impressive collection of skull rings,…

Forget ghosts and goblins! At the Basilica School of St. Mary in Alexandria, Virginia, the children have been getting into the spirit of All Saints’ Day with a parade that might just be one of the sweetest things you’ll…

As All Saints Day falls on Sunday this year, Pope Leo’s reflection prior to the Sunday midday Angelus focused on the theme of the saints: “all the saints: those whom the Church has recognized as such as well as the…

“Tomorrow afternoon, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, I will celebrate Mass at the Verano Cemetery,” Pope Leo announced after praying the midday Sunday Angelus. He then turned the attention of the…