Four years after Dobbs, pro-life leaders warn of abortion pill challenge

The Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ended federal constitutional protection for abortion.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of Ponce, Puerto Rico

Father Geraldo Ramírez Torres was appointed the ninth bishop of Ponce on June 24.

At U.N. event, international coalition calls for global moratorium on surrogacy

A coalition of states and the Holy See launched a declaration in Geneva seeking a worldwide moratorium on surrogacy as a first step toward abolishing the practice.

Full list of EWTN winners at the 2026 Gabriel Awards and Catholic Media Awards

EWTN was recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 Gabriel Awards and Catholic Media Awards, a testament to the quality of its apostolate in Catholic media and storytelling.

Pope Leo XIV: Writing is an act of humanity that leads to God

The pope met with authors to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House.

Catholic bishops oppose establishment of America's Ebola facility in Kenya

Kenya's bishops have called on the nation's government to halt plans for an Ebola treatment facility due to "lack of transparency and disclosure of its governing terms."

Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife

Dusty Ray Spencer's crime "merits a severe punishment," but the state should "exercise mercy," the state bishops' conference said.

'Summer Christmas': Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?

Because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, John the Baptist's birthday is sometimes known as "Summer Christmas."

Supreme Court: Inmate cannot sue prison guards for religious rights violation

Regardless of whether his rights were violated, the Supreme Court found that the law does not allow him to sue the prison guards in their personal capacities.

Vatican promotes Peter's Pence 2026 collection

The annual collection to support the pope's charitable activities takes place June 28, and donations can be made now online.