A man left his pew, rushed at a priest in the sanctuary and swung his fist before being subdued by parishioners and a security guard Feb. 4 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, Wash.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 5 barring biological males from competing in women’s sports.

The Catholic community in Sheffield, England, is in shock after the “tragic” stabbing of 15-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose at All Saints Catholic High School led to the death of a student hailed as “one of our own” and “a best friend to all.”

The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith — it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as he welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orthodox Churches to the Vatican.

Every Christian, and not just those serving as missionaries in remote regions of the world, have an obligation to share the hope that comes from faith, Pope Francis said.

Two federal judges in two days blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to rescind birthright citizenship.

President Donald Trump said in remarks to the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 6 that he would create a task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, to investigate “anti-Christian” bias in the federal government.

Health care professionals who help expectant mothers have a vocation that is an ode to life, Pope Francis said.

Concern is mounting that the ongoing tumult at the U.S. Agency for International Development is jeopardizing lives and livelihoods supported by the government’s humanitarian aid agency in countries all over the globe, including those assisted by Catholic and other faith-based humanitarian groups.

Pope Francis has extended the terms of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of the College of Cardinals and Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as subdean, the Vatican press office announced.