The Missouri Supreme Court on May 27 overturned a pair of lower court rulings that had blocked the state’s abortion restrictions, effectively leaving its ban in place — for now.
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20 days into new papacy, clues to Pope Leo XIV’s appointment style may lie in Chiclayo
Twenty days into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s appointment style remains largely unknown — but his years leading the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, may offer clues. There, he prioritized lay leadership, promoted synodality and worked across ecclesial factions.
Pope wants peace, not a role in negotiations, Cardinal Parolin says
Pope Leo XIV’s offer to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine — an offer Russia has turned down — was motivated by a conviction that the two sides must start negotiating and stop the killing, the Vatican secretary of state said.
Padre Pio’s habit, rare relics coming to U.S. — along with his fellow Capuchins
A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre Pio.
Nativity’s Wonder campaign aims to broaden vibrant youth ministry offerings
Nativity’s current campaign to raise $15 million to build a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art ministry center is a measure of the success of the parish’s approach to ministry to children and teens.
Remember Christ’s compassion, show compassion to others, pope says
Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
Cardinal Dolan, Becket honoree, is ‘intensely devoted’ to protection of religious freedom
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has been awarded Becket’s 2025 Canterbury Medal for his lifelong commitment to the cause of religious liberty.
Supreme Court rejects Indigenous coalition’s appeal over mine’s threat to sacred site
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 27 rejected an appeal from a coalition of Western Apache people, along with other Native American and non-Indigenous supporters, that sought to protect their sacred site at Oak Flat, Ariz., from destruction by a copper mining giant.
Trump ban on Harvard international students to hurt chaplaincy’s missionary reach
As Harvard University battles a Trump administration ban on international students, the head of the school’s Catholic chaplaincy has a message for those affected.
Catholic sisters’ ‘Put the Guns Down’ campaign hits city buses
With the words “Put the Guns Down – Let Peace Begin with Us” emblazoned across its side, a Baltimore City bus proclaimed a message of peace May 22, as Catholic sisters from eight religious congregations gathered alongside it on Monroe Street.
Polish order appeals for prayers as Catholic priests face draconian sentences in Belarus
A Polish religious order has requested prayers from Christians worldwide for one of its senior priests, Oblate Father Andrzej Juchniewicz, who was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment on unspecified political charges in Belarus.
Welcoming Naples soccer team, pope hints he may not be a Rome fan
After days of frenzied celebrations in Naples, members of Italy’s champion soccer team arrived at the Vatican for a papal audience but seemed unsure of the protocol.