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Pope Leo XIV to contemplative nuns: In a world of speed, silence is precious

The pontiff held a private audience with the International Commission of Nuns on Sept. 30.

Pope Leo XIV says ‘rebirth’ is key to understanding France trip

Reflecting on his four-day pastoral visit, the pope highlighted Notre-Dame’s restoration, rising baptisms, youthful faith, care for abuse victims, and Europe’s vocation to peace.

Digital distractions could erode silence needed for prayer, Nigerian Catholic bishop warns

At the seventh annual general assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Bishop Anselm Umoren challenged Christians to reflect on how they can preserve their faith amid rapid technological changes.

Across the U.S., 3 bishops, dozens of religious sisters leading lawsuits against assisted suicide

Church leaders in New York and Illinois are pushing back against various states’ recently passed laws allowing doctors to help kill their patients.

Vatican secretary of state says world’s fragmentation starts with forgetting what a human person is

“In a world connected online and disconnected offline, be people of presence,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. “In a world asking whether we can remain human, answer with the witness of your lives.”

March for Life reveals 2027 theme, with truth as the focus

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is set to give the keynote address at the Jan. 22, 2027, rally.

‘Beauty, prayer, and truth’: 4,500 gather in DC for rosary pilgrimage

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted the Sept. 26 event.

Federal appeals court says historic cross, Nativity can remain in Los Angeles public square

Local merchants had rallied to save the historic monument alongside a Nativity display in Los Angeles’ 300-year-old historic center.

Federal court rules in favor of Oklahoma Jewish charter school amid public funding lawsuit

A Catholic charter school had previously brought a similar lawsuit against the state but had failed to secure a ruling from the Supreme Court.

Vatican confirms abuse by founder of Institute of the Incarnate Word, orders renewal

The congregation must undertake a process of institutional purification after a canonical process determined that its founder, Carlos Miguel Buela, committed abuse against multiple victims.