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The New York Times today published a profile of Michal Gatchalian, a 45-year-old Filipino who was sexually abused by a priest when he was 17. “Despite the reforms made by the Vatican, the Church here still employs the same methods in handling abuse cases,” said Gatchalian, now a victims’ attorney. “They’re more focused on ... read more

Pope Leo received Bishop Petar Palić of Mostar-Duvno, the diocese in Bosnia and Herzegovina in which Medjugorje is located. ... read more

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published “Natural Family Planning: Designed by God Guided by Love Open to Life.” The author of the two-page text is Msgr. Robert Cannon of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. ... read more

A recently passed bill decriminalizing suicide in Virginia has been championed by many as overdue relief for families of those who have died by suicide, but it also raises questions from a Catholic ethical perspective. ... read more

Bishop Oscar Cantú and two ethicists write: "It is time for the consciences of Catholics and all citizens to examine policies of detention and deportation in light of the demands of love, truth, dignity and justice — and to act." ... read more

Pope Leo XIV held his first private audience with Archbishop Josef Grünwidl of Vienna, seven months after his appointment to the see and less than four months after his installation. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV received Prime Minister Kamil Idris of Sudan, a nation that has suffered civil war since 2023. ... read more

The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines today urged the nation’s Senate to proceed swiftly with an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. ... read more

Fon Fru Asaah Angwafor IV, the traditional ruler of Mankon, addressing Pope Leo XIV at St. Joseph’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Bamenda, on April 16, 2026. (Image: Screenshot from YouTube / Universal Infotainment) (CWR | Yaounde) Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to Africa has reignited debate over the Church’s pastoral approach to ... read more

Pray! Pray, but with faith — with living faith! Courage! Onward, ever onward! — St. John Bosco ... read more

The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saints Nereus and Achilleus (d. 98) who were Roman soldiers in the household of Flavia Domitilla. They were instructed and converted by St. Peter. These two soldiers in turn inspired St. Domitilla to consecrate her virginity to God. Thereupon, Aurelianus, the fiancee of Domitilla, reported all three to ... read more

Marie Spartali Stillman, “Beatrice,” 1896, Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware COMMENTARY: History and literature are full of femmes formidables who shine forth feminine faith and fortitude. ... read more

An image of the Sacred Heart in the Church of the Jesu in Rome In a video message, Archbishop Alexander Sample reflected on the meaning and history of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. ... read more

Simone Risoluti Members of the Members of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, which supports the work of the observatory at Castel Gandolfo, meet with Pope Leo XIV on May 11, 2026, at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened ... read more

Grace Jin Drexel (in red raincoat) holds an umbrella in a photo with fellow religious-freedom advocates at a rally in front of the White House on May 11, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The president likened the call to free Lai to the complexity of releasing indicted former FBI Director James Comey as ... read more