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How vampires show us God’s mercy: Nun who writes vampire novels concludes trilogy

Sister Allison Regina Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, speaks on God’s mercy and creativity as she concludes her Catholic young adult vampire trilogy.

Hope along the highway: The ministry behind thousands of pro-life billboards

A Minnesota nonprofit has spent nearly 40 years using pro-life billboards and outreach to connect people with pregnancy resources and support nationwide.

March for Life president steps down to become ‘full-time mom’

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Scottish bishop excommunicates rector of Redemptorists after illicit ordination

An illicit ordination in Scotland leads to excommunication, nuns flee monastery in Spain wildfires, priest asks for prayers as Gaza, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

3 Catholic churches desecrated in a single French archdiocese

For the seventh time in two years, churches in the Archdiocese of Tours have been desecrated.

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.

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.