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Exorcists praise Pope Leo’s courage, propose spiritual means to achieve peace

The exorcists emphasized that “authentic peace is inseparable from liberation from sin ... and that spiritual combat is an intrinsic part of the Church’s journey through history.”

EU bishops in Cyprus echo Pope Leo XIV: ‘Let those who have weapons lay them down’

From Maronite villages in the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus, EU bishops echoed Pope Leo XIV’s plea to lay down arms in the Holy Land and pledged to support the Maronite cause in Brussels.

British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son’s death

Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.

European Union Court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law ‘breaches EU founding values’

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday that Hungary's 2021 LGBTQ law breached EU founding values.

German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”

March for Life in Warsaw commemorates 1,060 years of Christianity in Poland

Recent marches in Poland have intentionally marked major national milestones, including the 1,000th anniversary of Poland’s first royal coronation in 2025.

Spanish Bishops’ Conference president concerned about polarization affecting Church and society

Archbishop Luis Argüello pointed to the harmful effects of oversimplifying issues and taking positions based on emotional reactions, which can lead to polarization and prevent constructive dialogue.

St. Anselm: The Benedictine monk who followed the motto ‘faith seeking understanding’

On April 21, the Catholic Church honors St. Anselm, the 11th- and 12th-century Benedictine monk and archbishop best known for his writings that deeply influenced Catholic theology.

EWTN Spain expands to 24/7 programming, setting stage for papal visit

“Expanding to 24/7 programming allows us to walk with people throughout their day, offering a constant point of encounter with Christ,” José Carlos González-Hurtado, EWTN Spain president, said.

Punk legend Patti Smith, Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao to represent Vatican at Venice Biennale

The exhibition by the Dicastery for Culture and Education features the work of contemporary artists in various fields, inspired by the life and spiritual legacy of St. Hildegard of Bingen.