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Vatican cardinal returns to native city for beatification of priests killed by communists

Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose family fled communism, will preside as two executed priests become the first martyrs of communism beatified in the Czech Republic.

Swiss bishops back ban on LGBT conversion measures, cite ‘spiritual abuse’ risk

Switzerland's Catholic bishops backed a national ban on LGBT so-called conversion measures, warning they can become "spiritual abuse" in God's name while urging that genuine pastoral care be protected.

Pope Leo will visit a polarized Spain in political turmoil but where all sides want to hear him

In the divisive political climate in Spain, some say there is the risk that political factions will try to use the pope's words to their advantage.

Defending marriage ‘is not against anyone’s dignity,’ Polish bishops say

As an EU court presses member states to recognize same-sex "marriages," Poland's bishops insist defending marriage takes nothing from anyone's dignity.

Former Russian Orthodox ‘foreign minister’ freed after Czech drug probe

Metropolitan Hilarion, once tipped as successor to Patriarch Kirill, was released without charges after Czech police found an unidentified substance in his vehicle.

Young Catholics drive record crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage in France

Nearly 20,000 people from 22 countries took part in the three-day walk. An internal study of the pilgrims this year looked at their faith, practice, and motivations.

Neocatechumenal Way to conclude diocesan phase of co-founder’s cause for canonization

The cause for canonization began in 2022 with nearly 30,000 pages of documentation. More than 118,000 people have visited her tomb, and favors are continually received through her intercession.

St. Philip Neri, the ‘Apostle of Rome,’ is an example of Christian charity and zeal

Deep in the catacombs, St. Philip Neri had his spiritual epiphany on the eve of Pentecost in 1544. Today, May 26, is his feast day.

Pedro Ballester’s sainthood cause advances after life of faith and suffering

The Diocese of Salford announced that a young adult from England who died at 21 of cancer is on the way to possibly being named a saint.

Polish initiative aims to ensure every euro reaches Lebanese families in need

Lebanon in Need combines European financial regulation with Church and humanitarian expertise on the ground, seeking to ensure that aid reaches Lebanese families quickly, transparently, and credibly.