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Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas cardinal as administrator of Amarillo until new bishop chosen
Pope Leo XIV on Feb. 14 accepted the resignation of Amarillo Bishop Patrick Zurek, appointing Cardinal Daniel DiNardo to serve as apostolic administrator of…
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Slowing of religious decline points to ‘shifting’ faith landscape, experts say at New York Encounter
Recent claims of an emerging religious revival in the West may overstate the case, but there are clear signs that belief in God is…
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Ukraine bishop at New York Encounter: War begins when man rejects God from his heart
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, survival means remaining in relationship with Christ and in community with one another, according to a delegation of Ukrainian…
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The Good Maharaja who sheltered Polish children during World War II
The 1941 Sikorski-Mayski agreement between the Soviet Union and Poland resulted in the release of tens of thousands of Polish prisoners of war held…
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Historic murals in Iraq emerge from the ruins of ISIS destruction
Restoration work is progressing rapidly on two 13th-century historic mural reliefs at the ancient Mar Behnam and Sarah Monastery in Iraq. The effort is…
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Pope Leo XIV prays for Madagascar after twin cyclones
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his closeness to the people of Madagascar after two cyclones caused flooding and landslides.“I pray for the victims,…
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‘It was the best thing I’ve ever done’: Abuse victim details papal meeting
Feb. 2 marked a turning point in the life of David Ryan, a 61-year-old Irishman who suffered sexual abuse as a teenager. More than…
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DC bishop: Catholics should ‘get the facts’ on immigration, Church teachings
Catholics must educate themselves on “the facts” regarding the U.S. immigration system and the Church’s teachings on the matter, according to Washington, D.C., Auxiliary…
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Just what does it mean to be named a ‘chaplain of His Holiness’?
Among the recent appointments of Pope Leo XIV, one in particular has been made with remarkable frequency: that of “chaplain of His Holiness.” What…
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European Parliament votes to condemn Turkey’s expulsion of Christian workers
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Feb. 12 strongly condemning Turkey’s expulsion of Christian missionaries under what lawmakers described as…
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Catholic bishop calls on Bangladesh’s new leaders to protect minorities
DHAKA, Bangladesh — The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has congratulated the country’s newly elected government after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a commanding…
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The Risk of Attending Church as a Convert in Egypt
Egyptian ID cards clearly list a person’s religion. And to prevent jihadist bombings, many churches in Egypt tend to require that unfamiliar visitors show…
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Indian Court Rules on Caste System Case
The Allahabad High Court (AHC) in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh ruled on Feb. 10 that caste, determined by birth, remains unchanged…
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Pope Leo XIV tells Opus Dei no decision yet on revised statutes
Pope Leo XIV told the prelate of Opus Dei on Feb. 16 that “the process of updating Opus Dei’s statutes continues in its study…
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Pope appoints Catholic Harvard professor to Vatican social sciences academy
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a Harvard University epidemiology professor and director of the Human Flourishing Program to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.Tyler…
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Catholic priest who was abducted in Cameroon appointed auxiliary bishop
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father John Berinyuy Tatah, who was among six Catholic priests abducted in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese on Nov. 15, 2025,…
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Pope Leo XIV eliminates committee created by Francis for World Children’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has eliminated the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day, established by Pope Francis in November 2024. In a decree published on…
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Cardinal Newman Society to accredit Catholic schools
The Cardinal Newman Society — known for its list of authentically Catholic colleges — is now accrediting faithfully Catholic K–12 schools, a move that…
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