World News

by Marie-Lucile KubackiOn September 25 and 26, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Paris and Saint-Denis, the first French stops on a journey that will also take him to Lourdes and Metz. Over the course of these two days, his itinerary will bring to light various layers of the capital’s Christian history.From traditions linked to ... read more

A Vatican diplomat said that the inviolable dignity of every human person, created in the image of God, leads to the “moral imperative to reject every form of intolerance, discrimination, and hate speech that wounds the human family and undermines the conditions for peaceful coexistence.” “Hate speech—whether directed against individuals or communities on the ... read more

Our labor here is brief, but the reward is eternal. Do not be disturbed by the clamor of the world, which passes like a shadow. — St. Clare of Assisi ... read more

The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1663), who was born at Cupertino, Italy, and died in Osimo. He was of lowly origin and had little formal education. In his youth he was employed as an apprentice to a shoemaker. He joined the Conventual Franciscans as a lay brother but was later ordained a ... read more

Cover of ‘Living the Blessed Life’ by Melissa Overmyer (l) and Carl Bloch, “The Sermon on the Mount,” 1877 COMMENTARY: What Scripture and the saints have taught for centuries, modern science is increasingly confirming: The habits that draw us closer to God can also make us happier and healthier. ... read more

Father Román de la Cruz Hernández. This image was released by the Diocese of Huejutla in Mexico following his Sept. 15, 2026, murder. The priest was found dead with gunshot wounds along a stretch of highway. The local bishop urged people not to speculate about the crime and denounced the ongoing violence in ... read more

Nemi – There is a “missionary mandate” inherent in Jesus’ call to his disciples, a mandate that continues to challenge every new “Successor of the Apostles” today. A mandate that must be followed as a ‘guiding principle’ to inspire the choices, initiatives and reforms that every Bishop is called to undertake in the service of ... read more

The legal settlement ensures that Jessica Bates’ religious views will not be a factor in determining whether she can adopt children. Credit: Merch Hub/Shutterstock Oregon officials have agreed they will not “categorically disqualify” a Christian woman from adopting or fostering children based on her religious ... read more

Oregon officials have agreed they will not “categorically disqualify” a Christian woman from adopting or fostering children based on her religious beliefs about gender and human sexuality, which settles a three-and-a-half-year legal battle.The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) agreed to a legal settlement with Jessica Bates, who was represented by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). ... read more

Daniel Ibanez Pope Leo XIV during the General Audience at St. Peter's Square on May 06, 2026. The itinerary for September's papal trip brings together the best of the faith and the best of France. ... read more

Mexico’s bishops are demanding that authorities conduct “a thorough investigation” to clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder of Father Román de la Cruz Hernández, pastor of Santa Cruz in Huejutla, Hidalgo state.In a Sept. 16 statement, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference (CEM, by its Spanish acronym) expressed its indignation and sadness over the crime as well ... read more

The priest was found dead with gunshot wounds along a stretch of highway. The local bishop urged people not to speculate about the crime and denounced the ongoing violence in the country. Father Román de la Cruz Hernández. This image was released by the Diocese of Huejutla in Mexico following ... read more

Caritas Cuba will receive more aid from the United States. The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by Caritas Cuba, thus bypassing the communist regime. ... read more

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba announced that more humanitarian aid will arrive in the coming weeks for distribution by Caritas to the most vulnerable people in five of the countryʼs provinces.The embassy made the announcement following a meeting between U.S. Chargé dʼAffaires Mike Hammer and the director of Caritas Cuba, Carmen María Nodal Martínez.In a ... read more

The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by Caritas Cuba, thus bypassing the communist regime. Caritas Cuba will receive more humanitarian aid from the United States. | Credit: Caritas Cuba The U.S. Embassy ... read more