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Cardinal Czerny beatifies Czech priests killed by communists, hints more may follow

Cardinal Michael Czerny declared Fathers Jan Bula and Václav Drbola the Czech Republic's first martyrs of communism — and signaled that more such causes may follow.

A quarter of Irish Gen Z will have no children, new report says

While current trends show that 1 in 4 young women today will remain childless, Iona Institute's Breda O'Brien said the huge question is "whether this will be by choice or circumstance."

9 saints and Gaudí inspire faithful as pope’s visit to Spain gets underway

The choice of the holy men and women featured in videos created with artificial intelligence is related to the places the pope will be visiting and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Bishop accompanying pope in Barcelona: Leo XIV to drive missionary outreach in Spain

The bishop of Sant Feliu de Llobregat near Barcelona said the pope's visit to a prison in his diocese will send a powerful message that the Church's path is one of mercy.

Well-traveled Pope Leo knows Spain better than many Spaniards, author says

As an ordinary priest, prior general of the Augustinans and the bishop of Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV traveled extensively in Spain, gaining firsthand knowledge of the country and its people.

World’s oldest priest dies at 110

Ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant served the Diocese of Fulda in Germany for decades. After retiring from active ministry, he remained a confidant, pastor, and spiritual guide for many parishioners.

Prague archbishop, German ambassador mark post-WWII massacre

During the Diocese of Litoměřice's Year of Reconciliation, Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl led a pilgrimage and Mass honoring hundreds killed in Czechoslovakia in 1945.

Anti-surrogacy advocates urge UN scrutiny of Greece and Ireland

A French children's rights group has filed formal observations with the U.N. Human Rights Council ahead of November reviews of Greece and Ireland.

French bishops warn proposed bill threatens seal of confession

A bill introduced into France's national legislature specifically targets the seal of confession and would expand government control over state-subsidized private schools.

Franciscan Jubilee Year invites pilgrims to walk in St. Francis of Assisi’s footsteps

Pilgrims flock to Italy as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since the death of St. Francis.