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Church in Spain grapples with sudden illegal arrival of 50,000 migrants

The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of the migrants, including by designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort.

Archbishop Cordileone discusses future of Latin Mass restrictions, calling for ‘easier access’

People’s desire for traditional worship is “unstoppable,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said. “It’s what’s drawing young people in and will continue to do so.”

New York says Catholic sisters will not be required to participate in assisted suicide

The state’s decision allows the sisters to continue “loving service to Christ’s poor” without being forced to engage in euthanasia.

St. John Paul II Retreat House to open in nation’s capital

As a young priest, then-Father Karol Wojtyła led wilderness excursions for youth to learn about the faith. He used the quiet setting for prayer and discussion, which the center hopes to reflect.

‘He presented a gun’: Dispute over Islamic mosque turns violent at New Mexico Catholic parish

A weekslong quarrel involving a local resident in Albuquerque ended with a suspect arrested on two felony charges, according to a local priest.

Newly identified St. Augustine sermons explore troubling Bible passage

The medieval texts examine King Saul’s consultation with the medium of Endor and suggest that Israel’s first king may ultimately have repented and received God’s mercy.

UK’s Burnham says assisted dying debate must follow fixes to palliative care

“Personally, I think there’s something that needs to happen first, and that’s the fixing of the funding of palliative care and social care,” U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.

Forest fires in Spain: ‘Providence is taking super good care of us,’ priest says

Amid the destructive forest fires in central Spain, the Catholic Church is ministering to the evacuees, providing material aid, shelter, a listening ear, and the sacraments.

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.

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.