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French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIV

A married couple that leads the Teams of Our Lady, founded by newly-declared Venerable Father Henri Caffarel, explains how this lay apostolate helps couples grow together in holiness.

‘Searching for the Messiah’ explores experiences of recent Jewish converts

A film that features the testimonies of people of Jewish origin who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is the long-awaited Messiah.

Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary

Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.

Czech bishop’s Easter stout wins medals at international competition

A microbrewery owned by the Catholic Diocese of Litoměřice took home gold and diamond medals at the Czech Brew Star 2026 competition in Brno before its Easter stout received a bishop’s blessing.

Hundreds of adults to be baptized in Paris at Easter as part of national surge

Across France, more than 13,000 adults will be baptized this Easter, according to data released by the French Bishops’ Conference — an increase of 28% compared with 2025. 

Ukraine bishop: War could spread to countries that ‘never imagined it reaching them’

A Ukrainian bishops issues warning about war, a Christian town in Lebanon mourns a father and son, Cameroon prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s visit, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

PHOTOS: Pilgrims keep watch with Eucharist at altars of repose in Rome

On Holy Thursday night, the Eternal City was alight with candlelit altars housing the blessed sacrament.

DNA research sheds new light on the Shroud of Turin’s complex history

A new genetic study shows that the reputed burial cloth of Jesus contains DNA from a mix of people.

Built to mirror Jerusalem, this Lithuanian Calvary has 35 stations of the cross

Built in 17th-century Lithuania to mirror Jerusalem’s topography, the Vilnius Calvary leads pilgrims through 35 stations over four miles of hills, valleys, and chapels.

German cardinal tells priests: Communion services cannot replace Sunday Mass

The archbishop of Cologne in Germany used his chrism Mass homily to call priests back to offering the daily Eucharist and warn against replacing Sunday Mass with word services.