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Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai honored with 2025 Bradley Prize
Jimmy Lai is the honorary recipient of the 2025 Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to free speech, democracy, and... Read more
Cardinal Eijk: Pontifical Academy for Life should examine ethics of ‘transgender’ therapy
Cardinal Willem Eijk, a physician and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, opened the third annual conference organized by... Read more
Egyptian court ruling on St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai sparks outcry
A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church... Read more
Peer-reviewed study finds safety claims of abortion pill are ‘baseless’
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
More than 60,000 pilgrims expected for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly
More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families,... Read more
Trump administration probes hospitals on transgender treatments for minors, HHS compliance
President Donald Trump’s administration launched an inquiry into hospitals that have provided transgender drugs and performed transgender surgeries on minors. Read more
Cardinal Sarah to represent Pope Leo XIV at celebrations of apparitions of St. Anne
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Robert Sarah as his special envoy for celebrations in France commemorating the 400th anniversary... Read more
Lawsuit says Catholic Charities accountant stole millions using invoices, credit cards
A lawsuit filed in Wisconsin alleges that an employee of a Catholic Charities affiliate there stole millions of dollars as... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz, Harrison Butker discuss Catholic home schooling at Nashville gala
Catholic home schooling families from across the country joined popular Catholic speakers in Nashville on May 23 for an evening... Read more
Washington bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
The Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a new law that requires priests to report child... Read more
Consulting firm says it paid hackers ransom to delete data of clergy abuse survivors
California-based Berkeley Research Group says it paid hackers a ransom to delete data involving abuse survivors after a security breach. Read more
Leaked draft shows Charlotte bishop’s planned crackdown on traditional liturgical customs
A leaked draft from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Michael Martin shows the prelate’s far-reaching and highly detailed intent to crack... Read more
Vatican, Caritas: Global economic reforms needed to alleviate poor nations’ debt crisis
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of... Read more
Poll: Parents say colleges losing focus, need to shift from politics to academics
This week a national education nonprofit group revealed the results of a survey conducted with parents across the country about... Read more
German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral
The Archdiocese of Paderborn in western Germany expressed regret that the staging had “hurt religious feelings” and has since initiated... Read more
World-class cyclists to circle Vatican City, meet Pope Leo XIV
World-class cyclists will greet Pope Leo XIV and circle Vatican City on Sunday before embarking on the final lap of... Read more
‘Put the Guns Down’: Catholic sisters launch campaign to curb gun violence
The Sisters of Bon Secours are launching a citywide campaign against gun violence with seven other Catholic congregations in Baltimore. Read more
Foster care ministry leader calls on Catholics to open their homes to foster children
Springs of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel says many Catholics are unaware of the “huge crisis in our country” surrounding... Read more
Pope Leo XIV signals focus on AI with nod to Leo XIII’s social teaching legacy
The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need... Read more
More than 90,000 people venerated body of St. Teresa of Ávila during public exposition
Approximately 93,000 faithful venerated the body of St. Teresa of Jesus (Ávila), which was publicly exhibited May 11–25 for the... Read more
