International News

In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities

Josephine Peterson · April 21, 2026

As the Catholic Church’s global leadership increasingly looks to Africa as a wellspring of vitality and growth, communities across the continent are pressing it to take a clearer stand on one of their most urgent concerns: the human and environmental cost of mining.

Supreme Court to hear clash between Catholic preschools, Colorado over 'universal' program

Kate Scanlon · April 21, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court April 20 agreed to hear a case over a clash between Catholic preschools and the state of Colorado over whether those schools can participate in the state's universal preschool program.

Holy Land Catholic leaders condemn Israeli soldier’s desecration of crucifix in Lebanon

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 20, 2026

Catholic leaders in the Holy Land expressed their "unreserved condemnation" after a picture of an Israeli soldier striking the head of a statue of Jesus in Debel, a Christian village in southern Lebanon, went viral on social media.

DOJ report accuses Biden administration of 'weaponizing' prosecutions of pro-life activists

Kurt Jensen · April 15, 2026

More than a year after President Donald Trump pardoned 23 pro-life activists convicted of violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances, or FACE Act, and the Justice Department announced it would severely limit prosecutions of such cases.

Trump draws backlash over Pope Leo rant

Gina Christian · April 15, 2026

Catholic bishops and lay leaders across the political spectrum are expressing their shock and disapproval following U.S. President Donald Trump’s online screed against Pope Leo XIV.

Italy: Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump's online attack against Pope Leo

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 14, 2026

Italian bishops reiterated their support for Pope Leo XIV in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's online tirade against the pontiff.

'Miracle Doctor' of Lourdes retires after 17 years, insisting miracles aren't his job

Caroline de Sury · April 7, 2026

For the past 17 years Alessandro de Franciscis has headed the Office of Medical Observations at the Lourdes Sanctuary in France. As he retired on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Feb. 11, the entire congregation burst into applause at Mass for the feast day.

Pope Leo sends Easter greetings to Catholic parish in Gaza amid fear, uncertainty of war

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 7, 2026

Pope Leo XIV sent Easter greetings to Catholics in Gaza as they celebrate Easter amid the fear and uncertainty of war, said Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Parish.

Jerusalem's Holy Week embraced with silent prayer, intimate liturgies as war continues to escalate

Paulina Guzik · April 3, 2026

Holy Week in the Holy Land is unfolding in unprecedented silence, as war-related restrictions have left sacred sites largely without the faithful.

The visionary Antoni Gaudí’s hidden dimension

Sagrada Familia’s architect was a giant of faith

Katarzyna Szalajko · April 2, 2026

As Barcelona prepares for the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death in 2026, renewed attention is focusing not only on the famed Spanish architect’s genius but also on the deep Catholic faith that shaped his life and work.