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Schoolchildren attend a ceremonial welcome and tree planting at Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of the president of Ireland, during a state visit by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and his fiancee, Charlene Wittstock, on April 4, 2011, in Dublin.

Christian religious education in Northern Ireland ruled unlawful; bishops respond

Dec 17, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

A U.K. Supreme Court ruling has found that Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, but... Read more

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (at right) meets with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (at left) and then-National Security Adviser Mike Waltz (at center).

Pentagon chief announces reforms to U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps

Dec 17, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he has issued a directive aimed at reforming the military’s Chaplain Corps. Read more

New York Archbishop-elect Ronald Hicks and Cardinal Timothy Dolan hold a press conference at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Dec. 18, 2025, in New York City.

UPDATE: New York’s new archbishop-designate vows to ‘serve faithfully’ while remaining a Cubs fan

Dec 18, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New... Read more

St. Januarius (left) and the relic of the blood of St. Januarius.

Miracle of the liquefaction of blood of St. Januarius is repeated in Naples, Italy

Dec 16, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius, patron saint of the Italian city of Naples, occurred... Read more

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois.

Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York

Dec 17, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop Ronald Hicks, 58, will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who has led New York, the second-largest U.S. archdiocese by population... Read more

Pope Leo XIV places a crown on the Madonna of Sinti, Roma, and Walking Peoples during the audience of the Jubilee of the Roma, Sinti, and Traveling Peoples in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Oct. 18, 2025.

Some Protestant scholars welcome Vatican document clarifying Marian titles

Dec 15, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Some Protestant scholars welcomed a Vatican document that clarified titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more

Pope Leo XIV passes through the Holy Door carrying the jubilee cross as he leads the pilgrimage of the Holy See on June 9, 2025.

Countdown to the closing of the jubilee: When, who will close the Holy Doors in Rome?

Dec 18, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec.... Read more

This image is preserved in the Church of San Vital, built in 386, in Rome.

First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church

Dec 17, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Church of St. Vitale is the oldest Christian church still standing in the center of Rome and contains the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to patients and caregivers at the De La Croix Hospital in Jal el Dib, Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV warns against destructive spiral of autonomous weapons and escalation

Dec 18, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons. Read more

Mass at Arizona State University’s Newman Center chapel.

Sacramental encounters will help people stay in Church, fulfill spiritual needs, apologist says

Dec 18, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Encouraging participation in Mass and making the sacraments more accessible can deepen fulfillment among Catholics, experts say. Read more

Father Frank Pavone

Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood

Dec 17, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras

The Dicastery for Clergy issued the decision on Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of... Read more

Disabilities advocates in Buffalo, New York, during a candlelight vigil in opposition to assisted suicide.

Catholic bishops speak out as New York governor pledges to sign into law assisted suicide

Dec 17, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The assisted suicide bill New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign allows doctors to give terminally ill patients drugs to... Read more

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Dec. 18, 2025, that eases federal marijuana regulations amid support from the cannabis industry but opposition from some Catholic and conservative groups.

Trump eases marijuana regulations amid industry backing, Catholic concerns

Dec 18, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to ease federal marijuana regulations. Read more

Pope Leo XIV holds up a tennis racket given to him by children of the Pope Paul VI Pontifical School in Castel Gandolfo on Dec. 16, 2025.

Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school

Dec 18, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical... Read more

Pope Leo XIV looks out from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after his election on May 8, 2025.

Vogue magazine includes Pope Leo XIV on its list of best dressed of 2025

Dec 17, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Vogue magazine recently named Pope Leo XIV one of the 55 best-dressed people of 2025. Read more