The prayer service at the famous Gothic cathedral was Pope Leo’s first meeting with the Catholic Church of Paris during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France.

The pontiff said AI “cannot answer questions that concern the meaning of human life, which is rooted in lived experience.”

A new report by the Institute for Family Studies found that church attendance is correlated with happy, fulfilling marriages but urges parishes to increase support for big families.

The pontiff denounced the use of science and technology for profit instead of moral and ethical human progress.

Catholic relief convoy attacked in Ethiopia, Kazakhstan abolishes death penalty, South African archbishop condemns killing of nine women, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Catholic Faith Investor Summit participants draw inspiration from — and aim to apply — Mensuram Bonam, a 2022 Vatican document that offers faith-based guidelines for finance and investment.

The pontiff is expected to proclaim Catholic social teaching to a secular country showing signs of Christian revival.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was declared “blessed” by Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 24.

Pope Leo XIV announced Blessed Sheen’s feast day will be on Dec. 9, the anniversary of his death.