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U.S. ambassador clarifies view on pope’s role in politics, war after Vatican response

Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo’s statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance.

Survey assesses impact of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to Spain was well received by attendees and volunteers, with 97% reporting a positive or very positive view.

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman receives consecutive life sentences

Vance Boelter was sentenced for the murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Catholic lawmaker who once taught Sunday school and volunteered in her parish’s children’s faith formation program.

Ann Teresa O’Neill, healed in Seton miracle, dies at 78

As a young girl, Ann Teresa O’Neill’s miraculous cure from leukemia was accepted as a miracle to advance St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s path to sainthood.

Federal guidance on religious liberty reflects church autonomy, parental rights rulings

The update is the first revision to the guidance since 2017.

France becomes first European country to ban social media for minors under 15

“France is leading the way in Europe by becoming the first country to establish a ‘digital age of majority,’” said the country’s minister delegate for digital sovereignty.

As pope warns of ‘pandemic of loneliness,’ Caritas Lithuania offers a Catholic answer

One year after its launch, the “Caritas Listens” hotline has logged more than 67,000 minutes of conversations with older adults seeking comfort, connection, and a listening ear.

Catholic religious sisters share global ministry with Queen Camilla in landmark meeting

Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls.

9 tips to combat pornography during summer vacation

Free time during summer vacation can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, but a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind.

Ferrán Torres, the Catholic forward who won the World Cup for Spain

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente.