The kidnappings of Catholic priests and others in Nigeria must end, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja said this week. Read more
The Diocese of Buffalo released thousands of clergy abuse documents and related records to abuse victims and their lawyers this... Read more
The Dominican bishops’ conference issued a statement Sunday rejecting a proposal to legalize abortion under certain conditions in a newly... Read more
Prominent U.S. bishops are imploring a halt to three federal executions scheduled for this week. Read more
Catholic leaders spoke out against human trafficking on Monday, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Read more
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin),... Read more
After receiving thousands of complaints from citizens and vocal criticism from religious leaders, Ireland’s state broadcaster has apologized after a... Read more
On Sunday, Jan. 10, the internet was abuzz with false reports of an overnight blackout at the Vatican, accompanied by... Read more
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. Read more
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able... Read more
The Archbishop of Florence has said no new students have entered his diocesan seminary this year, calling the low number... Read more
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good... Read more
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter”... Read more
Inspired by Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace, a Vietnamese bishop is encouraging Catholics to establish an... Read more
Pope Francis' personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, has died from health complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis has said he was surprised by the news of the incursion of pro-Donald Trump protestors into the U.S.... Read more
In an online panel Friday, the incoming chair of the U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee discussed the Church’s opposition to the... Read more
A Catholic podcast featuring a priest reading and analyzing the Bible has been at the top of the Apple Podcast... Read more
For the first time, the Disciplinary Commission of the Roman Curia will be presided by a layperson after Pope Francis... Read more
The Catholic former White House chief of staff resigned his post as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland on Thursday, following... Read more