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Rest in peace: Looking back at notable Catholics who passed away in 2025
In 2025, numerous notable Catholics entered eternal life — from public officials to the vicar of Christ himself. Read more
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, Catholic school alumna, dies at 80
Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and alumna of Catholic-run St. Joseph’s School, died at 80 after decades... Read more
More than 3 million people attended Vatican audiences and ceremonies in 2025
During 2025, more than 3 million people attended audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican, a year that spanned the... Read more
Courageous witnesses to the faith: 17 missionaries were murdered in 2025
Throughout the world in 2025, 17 missionaries were killed for the faith, 10 from Africa alone. Read more
‘Faith must be lived within a community,’ bishop tells historic parish in Kenya
In a recent homily to parishioners, Kenya Bishop David Kamau Ng’ang’a said faith is best experienced as a community and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
Speaking to the National Association of Italian Municipalities, Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of gambling as well as... Read more
Thousands of young Europeans are beginning the new year at ecumenical gathering
Thousands of European youth are in Paris for an ecumenical event organized by the Taizé Community. Read more
Rep. Tom Emmer credits his parents’ example in fostering Catholic faith
Rep. Tom Emmer said his Catholic faith was formed by his parents’ example at a young age and he encouraged... Read more
How federal and state abortion policies shifted in 2025
Abortion policy at the federal and state levels has continued to shift in the United States in 2025. Read more
PHOTOS: Unforgettable moments from the 2025 papal transition
Some of the most impactful images from the papal transition in 2025. Read more
Popular Catholic speaker pleads for a miracle amid son’s medical emergency
Popular Catholic content creator Paul Kim has continued to ask for prayers for his 5-year-old son, Micah, who is in... Read more
Jonathan Roumie tells Father Mike Schmitz: ‘Everything in my life has prepared me for this role’
In a new sit-down interview with well-known podcaster priest Father Mike Schmitz, actor Jonathan Roumie spoke in depth about his... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: To let God work in your life, you have to empty yourself
Speaking to pilgrims from St. Thomas Villanova Parish in Spain, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the saint’s virtues and interior life... Read more
Bishop of Columbus grants Mass dispensation to immigrants who fear deportation
Bishop Earl Fernandes announced that those who fear immigration enforcement action are free from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass... Read more
6 Catholic public figures who made major headlines in 2025
A look at six of this past year’s leading Catholic newsmakers. Read more
U.S. executions rise in 2025 amid shifting public opinion
A rise in executions in the U.S. in 2025 occurred alongside “shifting public opinion” against the death penalty, offering anti-death-penalty... Read more
Northern Ireland’s only Catholic college celebrates 125 years of training teachers
St. Mary’s University College in Belfast is marking the 125th year of a remarkable journey that began in 1900. Read more
Pope Leo XIV sends 3 truckloads of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has sent three trucks carrying humanitarian aid to parts of Ukraine hit hardest by bombardments, where residents... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges families to keep the flame of love alive
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Christian families to “cherish the values of the Gospel” and protect the “flame of... Read more
Vatican expert: Co-Redemptrix title of Mary not absolutely prohibited
Vatican expert explains that the titles “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” will no longer be used in the liturgy or official documents... Read more
