Bishop-designate Geraldo Ramírez Torres gave sincere thanksgiving to God for his June 24 appointment by Pope Leo XIV to succeed Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina of Ponce, who is retiring.

Five Catholic bishops from the United States-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, June 26 as the United States approaches its 250th birthday as a nation.

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims of devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela as the death toll continues to climb and rescuers race to save people trapped under collapsed buildings.

Cardinals from around the world wrapped up a two-day extraordinary consistory on June 27 saying Pope Leo XIV’s initiative of convening the College of Cardinals twice in six months has already had one clear achievement — it has helped the cardinals to get to know one another.

Four American archbishops have traveled to Rome to receive the pallium from Pope Leo XIV on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, joining newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world in a centuries-old tradition.

A former Wisconsin priest charged with child enticement, attempted sexual assault and possession of child sex abuse material has been laicized.

Conor J. Reidy, the executive director of Outreach, a ministry for Catholics who identify as LGBTQ that seeks “to foster a Church where all people know they belong,” had a simple message for June 19-21 attendees of the Outreach 2026 Conference at Georgetown University: “Do not be afraid.”

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 ruled that the Trump administration can reimplement a policy of turning away asylum-seekers along the U.S.-Mexico border before they enter the country, known as “metering.”

Opening the first day of his second consistory with cardinals from around the world, Pope Leo XIV condemned war as “never blessed by God” while urging the Church’s leaders to embrace a style of listening and collaboration

The archbishop of Caracas called for prayers and solidarity after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring hundreds more.