This is the twenty-third such report since 2002 when the U.S. bishops established and adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, a ...

As a traditionalist movement threatens schism, Pope Leo XIV defended thoughtful liturgical reforms as a continuation of Catholic tradition....

Theologian Anna Rowlands explains why Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical marks a significant development in Catholic thinking on war, artificial intelligence ...

In an unexpected move, Pope Leo XIV used his long-anticipated document on safeguarding human dignity in the time of AI to also ask for forgiveness for the lo...

Presenting the first encyclical of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence risks deepening inequality, weakening human relationships and...

“The Church in the United States welcomes the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, with gratitude and praise. It i...

When celebrating Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV said the Holy Spirit continues Christ’s work by bringing peace and guiding the Church in truth....

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Alejandro D. Aclan, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles....

The president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology told reporters that it's expected Pope Leo XIV will stress the need for embracing the Christian vision of...

Pope Leo XIV began looking at what the Second Vatican Council had to say about the sacred liturgy, such as how Christ is present in the word that is proclaim...

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, Florida, June 10-12. The public session...

Following the shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center yesterday, Archbishop Coakley, president of the USCCB expressed sorrow at the senseless violence and a...

Speakers at a Rome conference on exorcism warned that artificial intelligence is fueling new forms of occult practice, spiritual dependence and even online m...

In recalling the assassination attempt of St. John Paul II on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima 45 years ago, Pope Leo XIV recognized Mary as a "model" of the ...

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Venice, and has appointed Reverend Em...

The white smoke poured from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 p.m. Rome time May 8, 2025, and a few minutes later the bells of St. Peter'...

A year after his election, Pope Leo XIV has shaped a papacy centered on unity and listening, navigating polarization and global conflict through an increasin...

The Catholic Church is a guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in defense of human life, Pope Leo XIV said at his ...

Catholics in dioceses across the United States are invited to support the Church’s mission of evangelization by contributing to the U.S. bishops’ Catholi...

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Larry Silva, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Honolulu, and has appointed Reverend Mich...

Before Pope Francis passed away, he said he wanted his popemobile to be used after his death to benefit those who are poor or vulnerable. This week it was gi...

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan, 79, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, and has a...

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop James A. Tamayo, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Laredo, and has appointed Reverend Jo...

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Gary R. Studniewski and Reverend Robert P. Boxie, III, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. At the same...

One of the first trips Pope Leo XIV wanted to take after his election was to Africa, which he did this month -- traveling to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Eq...

Following the news of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) ...

The fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday, which highlights the well-known Psalm 23 and Jesus' declaration that he is the good shepherd...

Pope tempers earlier criticism of corruption, instead framing calls for justice and dignity through moral and theological terms during tightly managed visit....

Pope tempers earlier criticism of corruption, instead framing calls for justice and dignity through moral and theological terms during tightly managed visit....

In Angola’s mining regions, the Catholic Church is emerging as a key advocate for communities confronting displacement, pollution and inequality....

“Vocations are a sign of God’s free gift of merciful love to a world in need of salvation,” said Archbishop Hicks, chairman of Committee on Clergy, Con...

Elected March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was the first pope in history to come from the Southern Hemisphere, the first non-European to be elected in almost 1,300...

Aboard the Papal flight from Cameroon to Angola, Pope Leo XIV responded to some media coverage over the past week, which mistakenly reported his speeches in ...

Cameroonians recount abductions, killings and constant fear during Pope Leo's visit to their country as he presses for urgent action, moral leadership and pe...

Speaking only on his ongoing papal trip to journalists, Pope Leo XIV is drawing international attention he has received this week away from U.S. politics....

“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercis...

Pope Leo XIV casts Algeria as a quiet model of solidarity and charity, showing how everyday acts of mercy can lay the groundwork for peace....

After Trump’s social media attack, Pope Leo XIV responded with unusual candor aboard the papal flight, brushing aside political conflict and pressing ahead...

WASHINGTON – Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a brief response to a social media post by President T...

“No matter one’s immigration status, there is no overarching justification for separating nursing infants from their mothers or endangering the health an...

Pope Leo XIV called for a prayer vigil April 11 to tell the whole world it is possible for all people of all religions and ethnicities to live together and t...

The appeal supports nearly 75 Latin Rite dioceses and Eastern Catholic eparchies in the United States and its current and former territories that cannot sust...

“As the United States seeks a negotiated end to the war in Iran, I call on President Trump and the international community to ensure that the people of Leb...

With the threat of increased military action, including the targeting of civilian infrastructure in Iran, Archbishop Coakley underscored Pope Leo XIV’s app...

Pope Leo XIV praised the Middle East ceasefire as a hopeful breakthrough after escalating tensions, condemned threats against Iran, and called on the faithfu...

Celebrating the joy of Christ's resurrection, Pope Leo XIV said the faithful cannot be indifferent or resign themselves to the evil in the world. To "make th...

During the Easter Vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV said sin is like the stone that sealed Jesus' tomb, separating us from God and seeking to kill ...

At the Good Friday liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica, the homily framed Christ’s Passion as a radical answer to violence, presenting love and restraint as th...

"Every person in authority will have to answer to God for the way they exercise their power," said the reflection for the first station, "Jesus is condemned ...

People tend to consider themselves powerful when they dominate, victorious when they destroy and great when they are feared, Pope Leo XIV said during the Mas...