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Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of several women’s religious orders in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Sept. 22, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to religious: ‘God found not one, but many strong and courageous women’

Sep 22, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV met Sept. 22 with Discalced Carmelite nuns from the Holy Land along with participants in the general... Read more

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) recently announced the 20th edition of its One Million Children Praying the Rosary campaign, set to take place Oct. 7, 2025.

1 million children to pray the rosary for world peace on Oct. 7

Sep 22, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has announced the 20th edition of its One Million Children Praying... Read more

The Eucharist is displayed in a monstrance in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City before a Eucharistic procession on Oct. 15, 2024.

Study: ‘Traditional liturgical experiences predict stronger belief in the Real Presence’

Sep 22, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A recent study found that traditional liturgical experiences, including receiving the Eucharist by tongue, indicate a stronger belief among Catholics... Read more

Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. shares his perspective on how a legal system can provide for mercy during a conversation with Monsignor Laurence Spiteri (left) at the Vatican’s judicial headquarters on Sept. 20, 2025.

Justice Alito speaks at the Vatican about justice and mercy

Sep 21, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. spoke about the role that mercy can play in the legal system... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to those gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray the Angelus and listen to his Sunday message on Sept. 21, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV on Palestinians: ‘Those who truly love them work for peace’

Sep 21, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to those living in the Gaza Strip during his weekly Angelus message on Sept.... Read more

The “Angels Unawares” sculpture depicting immigrants to America on The Catholic University of America’s campus in Washington, D.C.

Catholic Church in U.S. to kick off National Migration Week

Sep 21, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

From Sept. 22–28, the Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week. Read more

Then-Archbishop Van Thuan meets St. Teresa of Calcutta during her first visit to Vietnam as mother superior of the Missionaries in Charity in 1991.

Vatican urges faithful to revive efforts for sainthood cause of Cardinal Van Thuan

Sep 21, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The beatification cause of Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is being revived 50 years after he was imprisoned by the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sept. 14, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV tells ALS advocates in Chicago: ‘You show us the best of humanity’

Sep 20, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Pope Leo XIV gave the video address to marchers at the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s annual ALS Walk for Life. Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses thousands of Church and civil lawyers, judges, and others who work in the legal environment during the Jubilee of Workers of Justice, part of the yearlong Jubilee of Hope, in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 20, 2025.

Forgiveness is fundamental to justice, Pope Leo XIV tells legal professionals at jubilee

Sep 20, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Workers... Read more

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Bomb squad called after Christian nonprofit in Ireland receives possible anthrax

Sep 20, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

“Nuns vs. The Vatican” includes the detailed stories of Gloria Branciani (left) and Mirjam Kovac, two of three former members of the Loyola Community in Slovenia in the 1980s and early 1990s, when Father Marko Rupnik, a co-founder of the community, is accused of having committed sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse against dozens of women religious.

Documentary brings Father Marko Rupnik abuse allegations to big screen

The documentary “Nuns vs. The Vatican” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. Read more

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Clinician says Minnesota law harms kids struggling with sexual orientation, gender identity

Sep 20, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

A Minnesota law has created a new minority: young people with same-sex attraction who do not want it, according to... Read more

A new mural painted by artist Adam Cvijanovic, the south and west panels seen here, was unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. The mural, which is the largest permanent artwork commissioned for the cathedral in its 146-year history, celebrates the 1879 Apparition at Knock, Ireland, the faith of generations of immigrants to New York, and the service of New York City’s first responders.

Massive mural honoring New York City migrants unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Sep 19, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan has unveiled a 25-foot-tall mural honoring migrants to New York City. Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives members of various religious congregations on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV highlights the value of the vow of obedience 

Sep 19, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

“When it is professed and lived with faith, obedience reveals a luminous path of self-giving that can help the world... Read more

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Anti-assisted-suicide group says suicide laws expanding throughout U.S. in 2025

Sep 19, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Patients Rights Action Fund coalitions director Jessica Rodgers explained that most states that allow assisted suicide follow the “Oregon model.” Read more

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Report: Charlie Kirk was ‘this close’ to becoming Catholic just prior to his death

Sep 19, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly strongly considering becoming Catholic just prior to his assassination, according to a bishop. Read more

St. Januarius and the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood contained in a relic.

Blood of St. Januarius liquifies, offering ‘a voice that still preaches’

Sep 19, 2025

By Antonio Tarallo

“We are delighted to announce that the relic has been found completely liquid,” said Monsignor Vincenzo De Gregorio, abbot of... Read more

Lila Rose (left) debates Frances Kissling on Sept. 16, 2025, at Yale University.

Lila Rose delivers strong pro-life message in Yale debate with Frances Kissling

Sep 19, 2025

By Zelda Caldwell

Lila Rose, the founder and president of Live Action, said the event’s organizer was “shocked” after those in attendance voted... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the families of the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: Family is ‘a gift and a task’ for the Church, society

Sep 19, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in a meeting on the challenges to families in Latin America and... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, spoke with Catholic journalist Diane Montagna in Rome this week, praising Pope Leo’s “Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel.”

Cardinal Müller praises Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel’

Sep 19, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

German Cardinal Gerhard Müller praised the “Christ-centered proclamation of the Gospel” throughout the first four months of Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more