Leo XIV and the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity
ANALYSIS: The Sept. 25-28 papal trip will be a significant journey to the heart of secularized Europe, highlighted by France’s recent legalization of euthanasia.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Members to Vatican’s Council for the Economy
The Pope also reconfirmed eight existing members, including President Cardinal Reinhard Marx and vice coordinator Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof.
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France Seeks Donations as It Prepares for Pope Leo’s Visit
Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes’ future.
Spanish Bishop Calls for a Vigil for Peace, Justice and Stability in Ceuta After Immigration Crisis
In a letter addressed to the priests, religious and faithful of Ceuta, Bishop Ramón Valdivia invited the faithful to pray on the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.
Report Warns of US Shift Away From Prioritizing International Religious Freedom
A report warns that the U.S. has shifted away from a focus on international religious freedom. Alternatively, the State Department says Trump has made the U.S. ‘a global leader’ on the issue.
Massachusetts Becomes 11th State With No Abortion Limits As Gov. Healey Signs Bill
Enacted legislation removes all of Massachusetts’ restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks and allows elective abortion through all nine months based on the 'judgment of the physician.'
Am I Excommunicated If I Attend an SSPX Wedding?
DIFFICULT MORAL QUESTIONS: The answer is No — but Catholics should carefully weigh questions of charity and Church unity before deciding whether to attend.
Earthquake in Colombia Causes at Least 20 Deaths, Partial Collapse of Neo-Gothic Cathedral
The death toll remains unknown as authorities assess the damage, which affected several cities in the western part of the country.
What the Rise of the Diaconate Means for the Church
COMMENTARY: The remarkable growth of the permanent diaconate invites the Church to ask what our Lord may be saying through it.
The ‘Killer Robots’ Have Arrived. Here’s How the Church Is Responding.
As the Catholic Church stands firm against autonomous weapons, does AI have any place in warfare?