The German bishops’ conference has said there has been a substantial increase in adult baptisms, while baptisms overall have declined. The conference released statistics last week showing that in 2025 ...

A leading British bishop has said he is “deeply alarmed” by the Israeli military’s decision to declare the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh a closed military zone after a series of settler ...

Listen LEICESTER, United Kingdom – A fire greatly damaged an Anglican church in the English city of Leicester on July 28. One thing the congregation wasn’t expecting was a message from the Vatican. A ...

CHICAGO — It started as a limited promotion for a specialty theme night. Then the Chicago White Sox heard from their fans. Everyone wanted a pope-themed hat. “When things go bananas … that’s when it ...

Listen PERTH, Australia — An Australian jury on Thursday convicted a former Catholic bishop renowned for hosting alcohol-fueled house parties of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men. The District ...

A press release from the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development explains that the pontiff chose the theme in ...

The pontiff prayed on Tuesday for all who, “in this hour of profound sorrow, mourn the loss of their loved ones,” and thanked ...

In an interview with Vatican News, Father Bashar Fawadleh from Taybeh explained the intimidation, property seizures, and ...

Speaking in English, the pontiff said he continues “to follow with concern the tragic situation in Sudan, especially in the ...

Bishop James Curry, auxiliary of Westminster and Lead Bishop for Freedom of Religion or Belief at the Catholic Bishops’ ...

Tragic incidents continue,” Leo said Sunday, “indeed, they are multiplying, resulting in ever-increasing civilian casualties, ...

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Rescue workers in Colombia were continuing their search for survivors on Tuesday, after the South American country experienced an earthquake that was the most powerful ever ...