Jimmy Lai's daughter says she's 'very hopeful' ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese president

"It would mean so much to have our father back," Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.

Venezuelan archbishop: Maduro's gone, but the same people are still in charge

The leadership of the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference updated Pope Leo XIV on the political situation in the country, noting that only limited progress has been made and the economy hasn't improved.

Pro-life groups praise FDA commissioner's exit, flag acting leader's Planned Parenthood role

Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.

Brownback says China's actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief

"We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.

Chicago priest removed after 'inappropriate conversations' with children, women

Cardinal Blase Cupich said Father Jose Molina was accused of "improper communications" and was barred from ministering in Chicago.

U.S. bishops object to Trump administration tightening asylum and federal housing assistance rules

The bishops warned that proposed rules could have moral consequences, with people losing housing assistance and others being denied the opportunity to work.

Illustrator of new stamp of Pope Leo XIV reflects on limits of AI in sacred art

Spanish painter Raúl Berzosa, who has been commissioned for a number of philatelic works by the Vatican, said that while AI can be a useful tool for ideas or composition, it is a soulless creation.

Vatican bank's profit jumps 55.5% over previous year

The Institute for the Works of Religion closed 2025 with a net profit of 51 million euros and approved a 24.3 million euro dividend for the Holy Father.

Swiss Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig dies at 79

The longtime Vatican diplomat, who served as apostolic nuncio to Italy and San Marino, was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.

Vatican urges religious leaders not to be 'complicit through silence or fear' amid division

The Vatican's message for Vesak calls Buddhists and Christians to promote an "unarmed and disarming" peace rooted in truth, compassion, and mutual trust.