Vatican News

The first and ongoing requisite for being a good godparent or sponsor is to be a good example oneself by faithfully living the Christian life.

As war in the region continues, Bishop Aldo Berardi reminded the faithful that “faith Is stronger than fear.”

The pope also prayed for victims of war, recalled the Pardon of Assisi and urged Catholics to witness to the Eucharist by blessing meals and sharing with those in need.

Sister Allison Regina Gliot, a Daughter of St. Paul, speaks on God’s mercy and creativity as she concludes her Catholic young adult vampire trilogy.

A Minnesota nonprofit has spent nearly 40 years using pro-life billboards and outreach to connect people with pregnancy resources and support nationwide.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

The measure, if signed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, will remove the last few restrictions on abortion in the state and replace them with "the professional judgment of the physician."

Sister Norma Pimentel said Sister Leticia Ugboaja's detention left lasting emotional scars and deepened fear among immigrant Catholics, renewing calls for meaningful immigration reform.

“Suicide is not a real medical treatment. It is not a solution to suffering,” Jamie Towey, president of Aging with Dignity, said in an interview with “EWTN News In Depth.”

An illicit ordination in Scotland leads to excommunication, nuns flee monastery in Spain wildfires, priest asks for prayers as Gaza, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Catholic campus missionary Caleb Burbach wanted to make Church teaching more accessible and easy to digest — so he designed Creedo to do just that.

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for evangelization in the city.

For the seventh time in two years, churches in the Archdiocese of Tours have been desecrated.

Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and Bishop Michael Fisher of Buffalo, New York, celebrated Mass with thousands of Catholic Scouts on July 26.

Florida’s Catholic attorney general urged Catholic schools to allow religious exemptions for vaccines, Franciscan launched a faculty appreciation fellowship, and more in this week’s education roundup.

The California bishops are speaking out against the state government for targeting abortion pill reversal ministries that help women choose life even after taking the chemical abortion pill.

The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of the migrants, including by designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort.

People’s desire for traditional worship is “unstoppable,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said. “It’s what’s drawing young people in and will continue to do so.”

The state’s decision allows the sisters to continue “loving service to Christ’s poor” without being forced to engage in euthanasia.

The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) published its annual report on July 31.

As a young priest, then-Father Karol Wojtyła led wilderness excursions for youth to learn about the faith. He used the quiet setting for prayer and discussion, which the center hopes to reflect.

The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace.

A weekslong quarrel involving a local resident in Albuquerque ended with a suspect arrested on two felony charges, according to a local priest.

The pontiff approved the new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State on July 31, enshrining the ability of non-cardinals to head its government.

Father Sylvester Okoh can remain in the United States as he waits, but the processing delays prevent him from performing his religious duties.

The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) reported emergency response crews were not able to immediately reach the struck building because responders feared a second strike.

While the Church’s response to the earthquakes in Venezuela certainly involved material aid, a major part was simply being present to minister to survivors, offering consolation and the sacraments.

The ordination of Bishop Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun as coadjutor bishop of Bameng is the latest episcopal appointment carried out under the provisional agreement between the Holy See and China.

The health system will develop a religious accommodation for employees who do not wish to adhere to LGBT ideology as part of their employment.

Andrii Yurash said a visit by Pope Leo XIV would bring a message of peace and justice, while recent Vatican missions show that Ukraine is not alone.

A Catholic community is quietly working on a water project that will improve the health and daily lives of many as the first presidential elections in a decade have been announced.

Pope Leo XIV is expected to attend the event, which will run from Aug. 3–8, 2027, and to join thousands of young pilgrims.

The medieval texts examine King Saul’s consultation with the medium of Endor and suggest that Israel’s first king may ultimately have repented and received God’s mercy.

Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday was observed July 26, highlighting the Church’s call to remember those who are incarcerated.

The Aug. 2 event honoring Charles Carroll is hosted by the Faithful Citizenship Institute, which brings policymakers together to infuse Catholic social teaching into their work.

The U.S.-born pontiff expressed affection for his homeland in an interview with NBC News on July 29.

The Holy Father made his remarks at an event organized by the Laudato Si’ Center for Higher Education and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.

The Department of Homeland Security defended its policy, saying temporary protected status was not meant to be permanent.

“We can be a nation of both respect for law and of well-considered compassion for persons at risk in their own countries,” Bishop Daniel Flores said.

“Personally, I think there’s something that needs to happen first, and that’s the fixing of the funding of palliative care and social care,” U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.

A grant from the U.S. bishops has helped religious sisters in the Central African Republic reach remote areas on bicycles.

In taking her oath of office, Keiko Fujimori included traditional elements, invoked God and the Gospels, and pledged to recognize the importance of the Catholic Church in the nation’s life.

Cardinal Fernando Chomali seeks to shift the focus from whether or not a pregnant woman should hear her baby’s heartbeat to the doctor, who should know better than to ever take an innocent human life.

University of Notre Dame theology professor Joseph Capizzi will deliver the keynote address at the Nov. 9–11 event with the theme “Living and Serving Justly.”

A parish under the three siblings’ patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three friends of Jesus.

Police say 19-year-old Tyquan Johnson is facing arrest for felony assault with a firearm in connection with a double shooting in Newport on July 19.

Father Dominic Alinga pleaded guilty to the murder of a Uganda Revenue Authority official and the attempted murder of man who tried to help before confessing to another priest and turning himself in.

The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report on July 29.

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations published a statement on urban planning on July 28.

Archbishop John Charles Wester highlighted the Second Vatican Council’s document on religious freedom and the constitutional protections for religious liberty in the United States.