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Vatican Is Preparing Document on the ‘Transmission of the Faith’

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Cardinal Fernández said that bishops from around the world have expressed ‘concern’ over the breakdown in handing on the faith and ‘proposed a study on the problem and possible ways of resolving it.’

Trump’s China Summit Fails to Produce Breakthrough for Release of Jimmy Lai

In this photo taken on June 16, 2020, Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai poses at the Next Digital offices in Hong Kong.

Despite the failure to secure an agreement on Jimmy Lai’s freedom, his daughter, Claire Lai, said her family remains ‘so grateful to President Trump and his administration’ for their support.

Poland to Register Same-Sex 'Marriages' From EU Countries

Marco Iacobucci
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speaks in Palazzo Chigi in Rome, where he traveled for an institutional meeting dedicated to the main European issues and cooperation between Italy and Poland.

Legal observers say the Polish government's administrative approach may exceed its authority under Article 18 of the constitution.

Connecticut Homeschoolers Push Back Against New Restrictions

Wangkun Jia
The Connecticut State Capitol stands in Hartford.

Critics say the legislation would impose new state oversight on homeschooling families while forcing parents to ‘ask the state for permission to educate their own children.’

Newman Guide Schools Honor Catholic Leaders at 2026 Commencements

The Newman Guide has recommended colleges for Catholic families for 20 years. The 2025-2026 edition is the first that will recommend elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and graduate programs.

With graduation season underway, here is a roundup of individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Catholic colleges at commencement ceremonies across the country.

Philippine Bishops Press Senate to Begin Duterte Impeachment Trial

Archdiocese of Lipa
Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, speaks at a formation program at St. Teresa College in Bauan, Philippines, on April 27, 2026.

The prelates called on lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional duty after the House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte a second time.

Pope Leo XIV Rejects Use of Death Penalty in Fight Against Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking

Pope Leo XIV called for respect for human dignity in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking in an address to participants in a conference on the fight against drugs in the OSCE region, hosted by the Italian Parliament, during an encounter at the Vatican on May 15, 2026.

The Pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament.