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South Texas nun still at risk of third-country removal following ICE check-in, attorney says

After a July 28 check-in with ICE officials, Sister Leticia Ugboaja’s lawyer told reporters gathered outside the ICE field office that the possibility of third-country removal “is very concerning.”

Ireland’s County Mayo breaks 75-year ‘curse’ in Gaelic football championship victory

The Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship, which has a historic connection to the Catholic Church, crowned a new winner after 75 years.

Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II veteran joins the Church

Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old.

‘Culture of death’: Florida bishops urge Catholics to work to end the death penalty

Florida has executed 10 inmates thus far in 2026 and is scheduled to perform a rare double execution on July 28.

Berlin archbishop after deadly attack on LGBT event: ‘Hatred must not win’

The Archdiocese of Berlin offered prayers at all Sunday Masses after a suspected Islamist attack on the city’s annual Pride event left one woman dead and at least 29 injured.

Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine

The parish called on the faithful to respond “with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness” as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival.

St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater

A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week’s Catholic education roundup.

Miami archbishop calls for ‘compassionate’ protections for Haitians ahead of TPS deadline

Catholic Health Services, one of the Archdiocese of Miami’s largest ministries, faces losing an estimated 40 to 50 employees, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said.

Macron commemorates French priest killed by Islamic extremists 10 years ago

“His memory places a duty upon us. It compels us to tirelessly defend the freedom of conscience that the Republic guarantees and protects,” the French president said.

‘The Chosen’ unveils emotional Season 6 trailer depicting Christ’s passion

Season 6 of “The Chosen” will be released on Prime Video beginning Nov. 15.