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Mississippi diocese advances canonization cause of Sister Thea Bowman

The religious sister worked to advance the U.S. Church’s ministry toward Black Americans.

Archbishop Lori issues pastoral letter on political life in honor of 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Archbishop William Lori urged Catholics to approach public life with synodal listening and civic virtue, drawing on Blessed Michael McGivney’s example of serving immigrant families.

EWTN+ docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’ aims to point viewers to the divine through beauty

The first season of “Seeking Beauty” takes viewers to cities in Italy including Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Vatican City.

California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement

The Franciscan Friars of California announced a bankruptcy filing in 2024 “to address 94 child sexual abuse claims.”

U.S., Hungarian thought leaders share ethical concerns over mass migration

A Hungarian think tank’s new paper “Migration and Ethics: The Axioms of a Christian Migration Policy” prompts a meeting of the minds.

Catholic leaders express sorrow over racist Trump post; bishops demand apology

U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump's social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize.

Patient advocate on passage of New York assisted suicide bill: ‘Reexamine your consciences’

In spite of opposition from Catholic bishops and patient advocate groups, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law physician-assisted suicide in New York.

Cardinal Dolan to co-lead New York Police Department’s chaplains’ unit

Cardinal Timothy Dolan will work part time as co-lead of the NYPD’s chaplain unit, the archdiocese confirmed.

Archbishop Wester warns House speaker against using Scripture to undermine human dignity

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended mass deportations in response to Pope Leo XIV’s opposition. Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe said the lawmaker’s response was “deeply concerning.”

Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified

The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese.