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Buffalo Diocese says it is cutting off financial support for priest accused of ‘abhorrent’ crimes

The diocese also will seek to remove Father Jeffrey Nowak from the clerical state.

Cardinal Sarah warns EU lawmakers of ‘crisis of the logos’ in Europe-Africa relations

The former head of the Vatican’s liturgy office told the European Parliament that ambiguous language risks turning international agreements into “instruments of perversion and of silent power.”

Dominican sister says Sheen beatification is ‘a gift for the Church’

The beatification Mass for Archbishop Fulton Sheen is set for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Tickets cost $15 to $25.

Haiti plunged into deepening violence as drone fatalities, gang activity increase

Haiti climbed to No. 5 on the International Rescue Committee’s 2026 emergency watch list, which ranks the top 20 countries facing the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.

Arkansas tops 2026 religious liberty index

According to First Liberty Institute, Arkansas ranks first among all 50 states for protecting religious liberty, while New York ranks last.

Bishop Paprocki: Eucharistic revival calls Catholics to worthy reception of Communion

Four years after the National Eucharistic Revival began, Bishop Thomas Paprocki says Catholics must unite belief in Christ’s real presence with moral life and worthy Communion.

France legalizes euthanasia after forceful push through Parliament

The vote, ending an unusual parliamentary stalemate between the National Assembly and the Senate, came three years after President Emmanuel Macron first opened the question to national debate.

Former Muslim refugee who fled war in Bosnia ordained a priest in Germany

He began reading the Bible and visiting a church every Sunday, eventually getting baptized.

French bishop: Catholic lawmakers who back euthanasia bill cannot receive Communion

Bishop Marc Aillet has warned ahead of France’s decisive final vote on July 15 that Catholic lawmakers who support the bill “will no longer be able to receive Communion.”

Irish bishops condemn burning of mosque replica at holiday festivities

Irish bishops condemn anti-Muslim display, religious sisters set up a field hospital for Venezuela earthquake victims, euthanasia in New Zealand surges, and more in this week's world news roundup.