Vatican News

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Archdiocese of Mombasa set up a medical camp to offer screenings and care to underserved patients.

The Saint Sharbel Spiritual Life Center is home to the first-class relic associated with the healing of a Phoenix woman in 2016 by the intercession of St. Sharbel, whose feast day is July 24.

Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo’s statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance.

Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to Spain was well received by attendees and volunteers, with 97% reporting a positive or very positive view.

Vance Boelter was sentenced for the murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Catholic lawmaker who once taught Sunday school and volunteered in her parish’s children’s faith formation program.

The priest said “the human heart is made to worship” and warned that if it “does not worship God, it will worship something else: success, the body, money, or a soccer team.”

As a young girl, Ann Teresa O’Neill’s miraculous cure from leukemia was accepted as a miracle to advance St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s path to sainthood.

The update is the first revision to the guidance since 2017.

At the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa plenary assembly this week, young delegates are sharing their concerns and offering recommendations to Church leaders.

On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle Ages who was a wife and mother of eight children.

Republicans insisted reports of medical neglect, spoiled food, and blocked oversight were “false narratives,” while Democrats pointed to deaths in ICE custody and allegations of substandard care.

The Vatican’s publication of a book on the life of Father Félix Varela (1788–1853) once again draws attention to Cuban priest’s virtues and accomplishments.

“Let us think of the privilege we have when we support the poor,” Pope Leo said.

“France is leading the way in Europe by becoming the first country to establish a ‘digital age of majority,’” said the country’s minister delegate for digital sovereignty.

In 2022, police found the remains of at least five aborted fetuses at the Washington, D.C., home of an activist affiliated with the group Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising.

A lack of reverence for the liturgy and an excessive emphasis on sociopolitical issues emerged as the primary factors hindering survey respondents’ participation in the life of faith.

The Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point is facing several other lawsuits over allegations of decades-old abuse.

A Maryland Catholic parish paid off $11,800 in school lunch debt in Frederick County, expanding a ministry that has provided weekend meals to children since 2014.

The prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops explained how it performs its functions, what qualities the pope encourages in bishops, and the nature of their role in governing the local Church.

One year after its launch, the “Caritas Listens” hotline has logged more than 67,000 minutes of conversations with older adults seeking comfort, connection, and a listening ear.

The Holy See said the canonical criminal trial remains open and judges are continuing to review evidence in the case involving the former Jesuit accused of sexual and psychological abuse.

Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained July 22 to lead the Diocese of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, continuing episcopal appointments made under the provisional accord.

The pontiff left Castel Gandolfo on July 22 to visit holy sites in Vallepietra and Subiaco.

The Vatican issued the pontiff’s letter on July 22 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in the United States.

After more than a century, Aleppo bids farewell to the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, who have long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work in the city.

Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the Resurrection.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will deliver kits of prepackaged food and hygiene kits for up to 700 Cuban families.

Formerly served by the Discalced Carmelites, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been elevated to an archdiocesan shrine and has seen an increase in the number of pilgrims.

The Catholic Church’s social services arm in the country reports that its operations are in a transitional phase, as it shifts from immediate assistance to the recovery of those who lost everything.

Caritas Bangladesh and Jinde Charities in China are providing aid after devastating flooding.

Two border bishops have expressed support for legislation that would block the government from taking diocesan land by eminent domain for border fence construction.

Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls.

Prosecutors allege the former bishop of Broome hosted alcohol-fueled parties for young aboriginal men at Church-owned properties. Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all 26 charges.

The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” which was published in Italian on July 21.

Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter.

The Rockville Centre bishop said “we will never submit” to “the culture of death” as the diocese and religious sisters argue their faith prevents them from participating in physician-assisted suicide.

In a joint statement, Bishops Daniel García and Brendan Cahill called for the application of immigration law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights.

Eighty-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata has been missing for 19 days.

The walls of the colonial-era church are still standing, but the roof collapsed into the nave. The parish priest estimated restoring the church will cost $2 million.

“Children are the most rewarding thing,“ Vance said in an interview earlier this year.

U.S. bishops released resources including posters, homily notes, social media files, and ideas for celebrating and promoting natural family planning.

The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa.

The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation.

The pontiff will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12–15.

Free time during summer vacation can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, but a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind.

The bishops support grant rules that restrict funding for gender ideology and call for strengthening rules on abortion and religious freedom. They oppose restrictions related to migrants.

For five decades, the Steubenville Youth Conference has helped over a million young people encounter Jesus Christ.

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente.

“We express our spiritual closeness to all those affected, to those who have lost their homes, and to those generously participating in rescue, care, and relief efforts,” Bishop Carlos García said.

Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, Venezuela, explained that God’s promise is not to eliminate suffering but that amid pain, he will not abandon us.