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‘A profound experience’: Voices from Africa reflect on Pope Leo’s papal visit
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Four attendees at Pope Leo XIV’s final Mass in Africa in Equatorial Guinea share their testimonies.
Nebraska pro-life ministry brings ultrasounds to classrooms across the U.S.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Heart of a Child Ministries, based on Omaha, is expanding by training pro-life leaders to present fetal development education in schools across the country.
Catholic Relief Services urges lawmakers to prioritize global hunger as farm bill vote nears
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:10:09 GMT
The humanitarian agency stressed the need to protect international food assistance amid growing global hunger and domestic policy debates.
British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son’s death
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:32:32 GMT
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.
White House to bring back firing squads as Pope Leo XIV calls for U.S. death penalty to be abolished
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:29:00 GMT
The federal government says it is moving to “strengthen” the federal death penalty while the pope is calling for an end to capital punishment.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr: U.S military action against Iran meets criteria for ‘just war’
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:59:09 GMT
"Itʼs very easy to stand back and say, turn the other cheek, or take an absolutist position ‘you shouldnʼt be violent,’” Barr said. “But that begs the question, that doesnʼt really solve the problem."
Coalition letter urges U.S. Senate to extend defunding of abortion industry
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:08:00 GMT
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Written protocols are not enough, says archbishop at first Caribbean abuse prevention meeting
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:23:00 GMT
The meeting, held in Santo Domingo April 19–22, was aimed at strengthening the Church’s prevention of abuse and care for victims in the Caribbean region.
Connecticut diocese debuts ‘Maria,’ an AI fundraising personality ‘rooted in the Church’s mission’
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:38:12 GMT
The Diocese of Bridgeport rolled out the new tool to a select number of donors ahead of a larger release.
Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo will ordain him Sunday
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.
1 in 6 face infertility; Catholic author urges faith-filled support
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
During National Infertility Awareness Week, author Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead shared encouragement and advice for Catholic couples navigating infertility.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy calls assisted suicide laws ‘abhorrent’
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:34:00 GMT
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to help strengthen laws that protect people with disabilities from assisted suicide, saying “we can’t be a moral society” with these laws in place.
Panel explores Gen Z perspectives on Jewish-Catholic relations
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:04:00 GMT
A panel at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, discussed Jewish-Catholic identity and antisemitism among Gen Z.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Africa, returns to Rome after 11-day papal trip
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:34:00 GMT
The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa.
World’s oldest nun turns 113 and reveals secret to long life: ‘My whole mind is on God’
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:04:48 GMT
Born in 1913 and entering the Dominicans at age 17, Sister Francis Piscatella has lived a life of service as a teacher.
Native American group backed by U.S. bishops seeks court review of sacred site sale
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:57:00 GMT
Apache Stronghold has faced multiple court losses, including a failed Supreme Court bid, to halt the sale of Oak Flat in Arizona.
European Union Court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law ‘breaches EU founding values’
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:27:00 GMT
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday that Hungary's 2021 LGBTQ law breached EU founding values.
Pope Leo XIV, returning from Africa: ‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:57:50 GMT
Speaking to reporters on his flight from Malabo to Rome, the pope addressed war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Vatican’s diplomacy with authoritarian governments.
More adults quit Catholic Church than enter it in most countries Pew surveyed
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:01:18 GMT
Despite losses from religious switching, Catholics still make up the majority of the population in a number of countries Pew Research Center analyzed across the globe.
California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:23:13 GMT
The suit concerned allegations against former priest Stephen Kiesle, who has faced dozens of lawsuits regarding alleged child abuse.
On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.
Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.
Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:38:09 GMT
At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and bear witness through their lives to "the faith that saves."
New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:08:00 GMT
The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.
Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:38:00 GMT
The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits prisoners, meets with families, says Mass in Equatorial Guinea
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:08:00 GMT
The Holy Father is wrapping up his papal trip to the African continent after visiting multiple countries there.
German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:38:56 GMT
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”
Pope Leo XIV to youth and families: ‘Peace be with you’
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:04:45 GMT
In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ’s light shape a future of love, responsibility, and hope.
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted for fraudulently paying informants inside extremist groups
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:29:07 GMT
The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled some traditionalist Catholic groups as hate groups over views related to gender, sexuality, and marriage. No Catholic groups were mentioned in the indictment.
Pope Leo XIV to prisoners: ‘No one is excluded from God’s love’
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:59:02 GMT
At a prison in Equatorial Guinea, the pontiff urged inmates not to let the past rob them of hope.
Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of London, Ontario
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:49:43 GMT
With the retirement of Bishop Peter Fabbro, Bishop Daniel J. Miehm of the Diocese of Peterborough has been appointed the new bishop of London, Ontario, Canada. He will be installed on June 29.
Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after death
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV, who is traveling in Africa, sent a message to be read at the Mass commemorating the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death.
Indigenous Christian families assaulted amid land grab conflict in northern Bangladesh
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:09:59 GMT
A mob reportedly attacked a Christian village in the Birganj area of the Dinajpur Diocese injuring Indigenous Christians and Hindus and damaging property.
New film depicts the powerful role St. Joseph can play in marriages, families
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
“Saint Joseph: Guardian of the Family” will be released in theaters across the United States on April 23.
Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote use
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Thanks to donations, the telescope is now operable remotely by students at Jesuit universities and has already been used by astronomers at the Vatican’s observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your hands
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:18:09 GMT
The pontiff urged Catholics in the country to help build a future of hope, justice, and peace.
Mexican bishop encourages participation in April 25 March for Life in Mexico City
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The auxiliary bishop of Mexico said that “abortion, euthanasia, and suicide are scourges that attack our humanity, wearing the mask of being valid solutions in the face of suffering.”
U.S. dioceses observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:40:00 GMT
Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, urged vigilance in child protection, and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago posted a video message about the month's observance on behalf of U.S. bishops.
Bishop urges ‘return to Christian values’ after shooting at Mexican pyramid
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:10:00 GMT
In response to a shooting at a Mexican archeological site that left two dead and 13 injured, Bishop Guillermo Escobar urged people to look to Jesus Christ and return to Christian values.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea as Africa visit draws to a close
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:00 GMT
The Holy Father has already visited Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola as part of his papal visit to the continent.
Catholic Charities launches ad campaign to ‘love your neighbor’ through volunteer work
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:30 GMT
Volunteers are "the backbone of the work of the Catholic Charities network across the country," said CCUSA Vice President for Communications Kevin Brennan.
Devotees flock to shrine of ‘the Lady who calls’ in Philippines for coronation centenary
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:39:09 GMT
On April 22, millions of pilgrims will be in Pangasinan, Philippines, marking the centenary of the canonical coronation of the image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag.
Pope Leo XIV at psychiatric hospital: ‘God loves us just as we are’
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:02:00 GMT
The pontiff, in Equatorial Guinea, said Christian charity means welcoming the vulnerable with dignity.
March for Life in Warsaw commemorates 1,060 years of Christianity in Poland
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:32:00 GMT
Recent marches in Poland have intentionally marked major national milestones, including the 1,000th anniversary of Poland’s first royal coronation in 2025.
Pope Leo XIV: Universities must seek truth and form the whole person
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:56:08 GMT
At the inauguration of a new campus named in his honor in Equatorial Guinea, the pope urged the education of young people in truth, responsibility, and service to the common good.
Israeli military helps replace damaged crucifix in Lebanon, punishes soldiers who destroyed it
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:25:29 GMT
Two soldiers involved will receive 30 days of military detention, Israeli authorities said.
Spanish Bishops’ Conference president concerned about polarization affecting Church and society
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:50:56 GMT
Archbishop Luis Argüello pointed to the harmful effects of oversimplifying issues and taking positions based on emotional reactions, which can lead to polarization and prevent constructive dialogue.
Pope Leo XIV in Equatorial Guinea warns against profaning God’s name through domination
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:34:51 GMT
Pontiff said the Church’s social doctrine offers guidance for confronting inequality, resource exploitation, war, and technological upheaval.
Former abortion clinic director exposes Planned Parenthood in new book
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
In a new book, Mayra Rodríguez, who worked for Planned Parenthood for 15 years, tells the story of her conversion from abortion clinic director to pro-life advocate.
Pope Leo XIV recalls Pope Francis a year after his death
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:04:58 GMT
During the flight from Angola to Equatorial Guinea, Leo praised his predecessor’s concern for the poor and his message of mercy and fraternity.