Catholic book clubs: Tips for building community and growing in faith

Two leaders of Catholic book clubs share their experiences about what makes a good club.

Research shows Catholic youth ministers are experiencing more complex roles

A new report found that, overall, younger generations of pastoral leaders have greater concerns about ministry demands today.

Vatican calls for assessment of synodality implementation ahead of 2028 assembly

The General Secretariat of the Synod published the "Recollecting" resource for diocesan synodal teams on July 27.

San Francisco archbishop among new members of Vatican's highest court

Pope Leo XIV also appointed Bishop Edward Lohse of Kalamazoo, Michigan, along with canon law experts from Spain, Germany, Poland, and Italy, to five-year terms on the Apostolic Signatura.

New Zealand's first new Catholic cathedral in 120 years unveiled in Christchurch

Fifteen years after earthquakes destroyed its predecessor, the Diocese of Christchurch is asking every Catholic family to help build a new mother church on the same ground.

Pope Leo XIV to attend musical prayer service with Andrea Bocelli

The pontiff will lead a moment of prayer during the "Canticle of Peace" concert in Castel Gandolfo on July 29.

Macron commemorates French priest killed by Islamic extremists 10 years ago

"His memory places a duty upon us. It compels us to tirelessly defend the freedom of conscience that the Republic guarantees and protects," the French president said.

U.S. moves to revoke citizenship of Mexican friar convicted of child abuse

In 2018 when the allegations first came to light, Friar Urbano Vázquez was removed from ministry by the Archdiocese of Washington. He was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2019.

'The Chosen' unveils emotional Season 6 trailer depicting Christ's passion

Season 6 of "The Chosen" will be released on Prime Video beginning Nov. 15.

Lebanon celebrates historic beatification of Maronite Patriarch Elias Hoyek

In the historic, spiritual, and national event, Lebanon celebrated Patriarch Hoyek's beatification on Saturday marking an extraordinary moment for both the Maronite Church and the Lebanese nation.