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‘Catholic Connections’ aims to unite Catholics working on Capitol Hill

Catholics on Capitol Hill are beginning to build a tight-knit community amid their busy schedules.

St. Patrick’s Day during Lent ‘should inspire us to be joyful, not dire’

Bishop Stephen Parkes of Savannah, Georgia, reminds us of the many reasons to celebrate the great saint’s life.

German bishop recalls Habermas-Ratzinger dialogue after philosopher’s death

The chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference praised the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas’ landmark 2004 dialogue with the future Pope Benedict XVI on faith and reason.

Bishop Conley, Gov. Pillen ask for prayers for Nebraskans facing wildfires

As Nebraska faces its largest-ever wildfire, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln and Gov. Jim Pillen are calling for prayers.

Barron, Cordileone warn pro-life Catholics face pressure in health care

The Religious Liberty Commission’s hearing on health care and social services highlighted legal issues faced by Catholic health care professionals.

St. Patrick’s hidden years in captivity explored in new EWTN docudrama

The new film on St. Patrick, directed by Campbell Miller, spans the period of time beginning with Patrick’s abduction to Ireland by slave traders until his eventual escape from the island.

Pope Leo XIV to accept Liberty Medal from National Constitution Center via telecast on July 3

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will accept the award and offer live remarks virtually.

Attack on one faith wounds all, Detroit archbishop says after synagogue attack

Michigan Catholics “stand in solidarity” with Jewish community after attack on a synagogue.

‘I would do everything to become a priest,’ Iceland’s Capuchin bishop says

Bishop David Tencer of Reykjavik, Iceland, a Slovak Capuchin, reflects on four decades of priesthood, the Franciscan charism, and a rising Catholic community drawn from 172 countries.

Millionaire businessman plans to preserve churches in the UK

Disturbed by the widespread demolition and repurposing of churches across the U.K., Samuel Leeds has launched a personal mission to purchase and restore these historic buildings.