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The Gospel of Baghdeda manuscript.

The Gospel of Qaraqosh: 13th-century Syriac manuscript preserved in Vatican Library

Nov 8, 2025

By Georgena Habbaba

A richly illuminated Syriac manuscript dating back to the 13th century known as the Gospel of Qaraqosh was penned in... Read more

Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo blesses Catholics after celebrating a Mass in Cotabato on Oct. 11, 2024.

Cardinal Orlando Quevedo: Mindanao’s ‘Man of Peace’ and his lifelong mission of unity

Nov 8, 2025

By Santosh Digal

Philippine cardinal honored for decades of peacebuilding work among Christians, Muslims, and Indigenous communities in conflict-affected Mindanao. Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado attempts to visit detainees at the Broadview, Illinois, immigration facility and was not admitted Nov. 1, 2025.

DHS blasts order for improvements to migrant facility, says it houses ‘worst of the worst’

Nov 7, 2025

By Steven Harras

The Trump administration denounced a federal judge’s ruling that mandated cleanliness and hygiene standards at an ICE facility in Illinois. Read more

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New Jersey diocese drops lawsuit in anticipation of fix to foreign-born priest visa issue

Nov 7, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

A Catholic diocese in New Jersey has dropped a lawsuit against the U.S. government over a rule change to the... Read more

Volunteers prepare and distribute food to families coming through the drive-through distribution site at the Catholic Charities Diocese of Galveston-Houston Guadalupe Center, a food pantry near central Houston.

‘This is our faith in action:’ Catholic groups expand food aid amid SNAP cuts

Nov 7, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

As federal food benefits have been frozen during the government shutdown, Catholic dioceses and charities around the country are stepping... Read more

Cardinals follow the ceremony during the ordinary public consistory for the creation of new cardinals at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January

Nov 7, 2025

By Edward Pentin

In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene... Read more

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Pope Leo XIV warns about new addictions: pornography and internet abuse

Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of... Read more

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Underground Chinese bishop who said his life ‘consists of speaking about Jesus’ dies at 90

Nov 7, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, known for his unwavering adherence to the Church despite decades of persecution at the hands of... Read more

Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope Leo XIV highlights role of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Juan de Palafox in Mexico

Pope Leo XIV in a message to the 17th National Missionary Congress of Mexico noted that the greatest privilege of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to lead in ethical AI development

Nov 7, 2025

By Courtney Mares

In a message to the Builders AI Forum at the Vatican in Rome, Pope Leo said the development of AI... Read more

President Joe Biden speaks during an interfaith prayer service at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, in New Orleans on Jan. 6, 2025.

Think tank criticizes Biden for fueling anti-Christian bias in government

Nov 7, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

A think tank’s report argues regulatory actions under former President Joe Biden show systematic anti-Christian bias from the prior administration. Read more

Photo of the latest federal passport form with no “X” option and the updated sex identification section.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to require biological sex on passports

Nov 7, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The U.S. Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Trump administration could require passports to display an applicant’s biological sex. Read more

Blessed Clemens August von Galen.

Apostolic nuncio to Germany: Cardinal von Galen should be canonized

Nov 7, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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

Pope Leo XIV receives members of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, founded by St. Claudine Thévenet, and the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo, known as the Scalabrinians, in the consistory hall at the Vatican on Nov. 6, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: We should allow ‘ourselves to be challenged’ by those who suffer

Nov 7, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of... Read more

Thousands of European scouts make a pilgrimage to France.

Thousands of European scouts make pilgrimage to France

A total of 3,500 scouts and adult leaders from 13 European countries made a pilgrimage to the French town of... Read more

LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Religious sisters announce historic land return to Wisconsin Native American tribe

Nov 7, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration announced the transfer of land back to the Lac du Flambeau Band of the... Read more

Archbishop Gintaras Grušas and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Nikitas Loulias present the signed updated Ecumenical Charter to Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 6, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV receives European Christian leaders after signing of new Ecumenical Charter

Pope Leo XIV received in a Nov. 6 audience the members representatives of the Christian Churches of Europe, who met... Read more

Then-Bishop of Verdun Jean-Paul Gusching speaks on the phone before the closing speech on the last day of the Conference des Eveques de France (French Bishops’ Conference), in Lourdes, southwestern France, on Nov. 8, 2022.

Vatican confirms French bishop’s resignation linked to inappropriate conduct toward women

Nov 6, 2025

By Solène Tadié

In a statement issued Nov. 4, the apostolic nunciature in France said it had received “information concerning relationships toward women... Read more

A DACA protest sign is waved outside of the White House on Sept. 5, 2017.

Texas bishops issue statement expressing solidarity with immigrants ahead of court order

Nov 6, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

In a statement released Nov. 4, the Texas bishops called the looming implementation of the court ruling in the case... Read more

Residents help move food supplies at a community center before distribution to the Whitehouse community in Westmoreland, Jamaica, one of the areas most severely affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa, on Nov. 2, 2025.

Catholics mobilize in Caribbean following Category 5 hurricane 

Nov 6, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Catholic leaders and agencies have mobilized to help communities left devastated after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica. Read more