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About 3,000 people gather in Washington, DC, for rosary pilgrimage

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted the Sept. 26 event.

Federal appeals court says historic cross, Nativity can remain in Los Angeles public square

Local merchants had rallied to save the historic monument alongside a Nativity display in Los Angeles’ 300-year-old historic center.

Federal court rules in favor of Oklahoma Jewish charter school amid public funding lawsuit

A Catholic charter school had previously brought a similar lawsuit against the state but had failed to secure a ruling from the Supreme Court.

Vatican confirms abuse by founder of Institute of the Incarnate Word, orders renewal

The congregation must undertake a process of institutional purification after a canonical process determined that its founder, Carlos Miguel Buela, committed abuse against multiple victims.

Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael: Meet the 3 great archangels of the Bible

Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history.

Cardinal Parolin tells UN: Self-defense does not justify an arms race

The Vatican secretary of state addressed the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26.

Would-be attacker of 2025 DC Red Mass sentenced to 5 years

Louis Geri had previously pleaded guilty to federal charges after police said his attack was directed specifically at Catholics and Supreme Court justices.

Cardinal Zuppi visits Russia to urge release of Ukrainian prisoners

Pope Leo XIV appointed the Italian cardinal to lead a humanitarian peace mission in Russia from Sept. 28–30.

Mexico commemorates 500th anniversary of Child Martyrs

The first martyrs of the Americas were not missionary priests but three young Indigenous boys in Mexico who sought to spread the faith they were taught and embraced 500 years ago.

Assisi to welcome thousands of pilgrims for 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death

Activities will run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 5 and will include liturgies, cultural events, various charitable initiatives, and the traditional procession dedicated to the saint at the Porziuncola.