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U.S. bishops ask officials to prevent ICE detentions of pregnant women, nursing mothers

The bishops expressed concerns of reports that pregnant women in detention have miscarried and some nursing mothers have lost access to their children.

State Department provides update on visa restrictions for religious freedom violators

The U.S. has been restricting visas for religious freedom violators, a key State Department adviser said.

‘60 Minutes’ takes stock of Catholic Church under Leo with top cardinals

Three influential American cardinals spoke about the Church under Pope Leo XIV in an interview on “60 Minutes” that looked at rising conversions, patriotism, the Iran war, and immigration enforcement.

President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV sparks global reaction

Politicians and faith leaders around the world condemned President Donald Trump’s comments about the American pontiff.

Trump’s comments on Pope Leo called ‘disrespectful’ as Americans react

President Donald Trump called Leo “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy social media post April 12 that drew response from U.S. bishops and elected officials.

U.S. bishops’ president ‘disheartened’ by Trump attack on Pope Leo

Trump’s social media broadside and comments to reporters came as the pope prepared to depart for an 11-day trip to Africa.

College students launch ‘Acutis AI’ to bring Catholic teaching to artificial intelligence

A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching.

At Washington Mass for peace, Cardinal McElroy condemns Iran war as immoral

The liturgy was part of a global response to Pope Leo XIV’s appeal to pray amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Minnesota bishop: Singer Gracie Abrams helps young people confront ‘gaping wounds in their hearts’

A roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S.

Federal judge pauses Louisiana telehealth abortion suit pending FDA review

A roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.