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10 years after Amoris Laetitia, bishops to discuss challenges of families at the Vatican

Vatican officials said the weeklong meeting is neither a synod, nor an evaluation of Amoris Laetitia.

Unborn baby wins wrongful death lawsuit against abortionist

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Belgian bishop renews push to ordain married men to priesthood

Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church’s discipline.

Pope Leo on AI art: Beyond aesthetics, ‘there is an ontological difference’

The pontiff said the Catholic Church wishes to renew its alliance with artists.

Bishop Barron ordains 18 deacons from the North American College in St. Peter’s Basilica

Following years of rigorous formation in the U.S. and Rome, new deacons prepare to bring their ministry and service back to parishes across North America.

Vatican doctrine office to release document on transmission of the faith in October

The text will be titled Venite ad Me, Latin for “Come to Me.”

Pittsburgh diocesan consultant reports rising exorcism requests

Adam Blai, a Pittsburgh‑based lay member of the International Association of Exorcists, said the diocese has seen a sharp rise in cases over the past five years.

Opus Dei spokesman aims to address misconceptions surrounding apostolate

In his new book, Jack Valero, the spokesman for Opus Dei in the U.K., provides an inside look at the apostolate based on the experiences of members themselves.

U.S. bishops urge Catholic voters to put faith before politics

Video messages ahead of the 2026 midterm elections asked voters to approach civic life with prayer, charity, and a commitment to the common good.

Archdiocese of Baltimore set to ordain highest number of seminarians in 50 years

Overall, the numbers have grown from 28 seminarians in 2007, 52 in 2020, and 66 this year — the largest single-year class in half a century.