world news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Diversity is cause for strength, not division, pope tells Rome clergy Justin McLellanJune 12, 20254 min read The cultural and pastoral diversity among clergy is not a burden but a gift that should enrich communion within the church rather than fragment it, Pope Leo XIV told the priests and deacons of the Diocese of Rome. BishopsNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo to return to practice of ‘imposing’ pallium on new archbishops Cindy WoodenJune 12, 20254 min read Pope Leo XIV will revive a tradition begun by St. John Paul II in 1983 by personally placing a pallium around the shoulders of recently named archbishops. Catholic Social TeachingFeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News As chaotic demonstrations erupt across U.S., Catholic experts counsel nonviolence Kimberly HeatheringtonJune 12, 20259 min read It’s an important precept of Catholic citizenship: Ethical disagreement with public policy — and a desire to peacefully change it — is a worthy undertaking. BishopsImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News Mexican bishops express solidarity with migrants amid protests in U.S. cities David AgrenJune 12, 20255 min read The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed solidarity with migrants “suffering persecution and violence” in the United States amid protests roiling Los Angeles. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Prayers continue for release of abducted Nigerian priest who recently served in Alaska Gina ChristianJune 11, 20254 min read Faithful on two continents are praying for the safe return of a Nigerian priest who once served in Alaska, and has been kidnapped in his home country. FeatureNewsWar in UkraineWorld News Kyiv’s historic cathedral damaged in Russian air strikes Barb FrazeJune 11, 20256 min read Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa June 10, which also damaged the historic Holy Wisdom Cathedral, also known as St. Sophia Cathedral. NewsVaticanWorld News Vatican bank reports increased profits, charitable giving Cindy WoodenJune 11, 20253 min read The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank, reported increased profits in 2024 and gave a slightly larger dividend check to Pope Francis, who used the entire amount for charity. NewsVaticanWorld News UN secretary-general meets Pope Leo, top Vatican officials Carol GlatzJune 11, 20252 min read Pope Leo XIV met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during a private audience at the Vatican June 11. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Call out to Jesus for healing; he will hear you, pope says Cindy WoodenJune 11, 20253 min read When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said. BishopsFeatureNewsU.S. CongressWorld News Bishops urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid as Senate considers Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Kate ScanlonJune 11, 20253 min read As the Senate began its consideration of a sweeping package for President Donald Trump’s agenda, the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders urged lawmakers not to cut programs such as Medicaid or SNAP. Previous 1 … 159 160 161 … 851 Next