Amid Declining Divorce Rates, Catholic Marriage Advocates Urge Continued Support for Married Couples
Divorce rates for couples married in the last 15 years are considerably lower than those of earlier generations, a trend that Catholic experts say is being driven by a variety of factors.
Pope Leo XIV Calls Young Franciscans to Gospel Radicalism and Peace
At the GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi, the pope urged 2,500 young adults to become 'artisans of peace,' make lasting commitments and help renew the Church through service.
The World Is Sharing a Video of a Grieving Dolphin Mother — Here’s Why This Moment Matters to All of Us
Fraggle’s refusal to abandon her calf hits an intimate, familiar nerve.
Pope Leo to World SIGNIS Congress: Embrace Digital Communication That Promotes Human Dignity
The Pope’s message was delivered by the apostolic nuncio in Rwanda during the opening ceremony of the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress to be held in Africa, taking place in Rwanda this week.
US Catholic Bishops Urge ‘Fair Representation’ on Voting Rights Act Anniversary
Bishop Daniel Garcia said the Voting Rights Act was born from the sacrifice of those who fought to secure equal access to the ballot, especially for communities of color long denied that right.
Archbishop Coakley Reflects on ‘the Virtue of Patriotism’ at Knights of Columbus Dinner
The archbishop of Oklahoma City drew a clear distinction between authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism.
Missouri Voters Reject Income Tax Proposal After Bishops Warned of Its Effects on ‘Most Vulnerable’
Fully 83% of the state’s voters opposed the measure, which would have eliminated the individual income tax and replaced it with a heavier reliance on sales taxes.
Quantum Physics and the Mystery of God’s Creation
Catholic physicist and professor Vincenzo Tamma explains how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature, points beyond itself to the Creator, and opens new paths for evangelization.
Knights of Columbus Welcomes More Than 2,000 Members to 144th Supreme Convention in Denver
At the convention, Knights and observers gathered for Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s presentation of the Knights’ annual report and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding Knights and councils.
Federal Bankruptcy Judge Says Abuse Victims Can Sue Vermont Catholic Parishes in Addition to Diocese
Parishes are often shielded from litigation during federal bankruptcy proceedings, but Judge Heather Cooper said they potentially constitute the 'largest assets' in the Burlington Diocese.