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Cardinal Pizzaballa: The West Bank has become ‘a lawless land’

The cardinal told journalists in Italy this week a political solution to the situation in the West Bank is becoming “increasingly difficult.”

Pope Leo XIV warns against entrusting human-life decisions to machines

The pontiff called for an ethical framework for artificial intelligence and warned that technology must serve life, peace and the common good.

Department of Justice report says FBI’s 2023 Richmond memo was ‘grave failure’ of responsibility

Federal agents investigated an alleged link between “violent extremists” and “radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology.”

Latin Patriarchate: Emergency relief alone will not secure a future for Holy Land Christians

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has called for and investment in education, work, and special projects so Christian families can remain in the Holy Land.

Nepal, China warn of second flood as Church launches relief efforts

Caritas Nepal has begun distributing relief and operating community kitchens as authorities warn of a second flood following the deadliest natural disaster in Nepal’s recorded history.

Bishop prays for Norway’s King Harald V, hails ‘stable pillar’

Bishop Erik Varden invoked a ninth-century prayer for the dying as he commended King Harald V to God’s mercy on behalf of Norwegian Catholics.

AI at Catholic colleges: Institutions map policies guided by Magnifica Humanitas

Will Catholic colleges follow the University of Chicago as it shifts its social sciences classes to fully analog instruction this fall? At least one says it may.

New FDA nominee has a ‘pro-life heart,’ top advocate for life says

Marjorie Dannenfelser, head of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, explains her support for Dr. Heidi Overton and previews the nominee’s confirmation battle on Capitol Hill.

Catholic Charities steps up amid prolonged power outages in Indiana

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary said that while roughly 99% of those who had lost power have now had it restored, significant needs remain among residents recovering from the recent storms.

Tennessee diocese remembers Dolly Parton as ‘one of our own’

Dolly Parton’s “life shows what can grow from faith, perseverance, imagination, and love for one's neighbors — even from humble beginnings,” the Diocese of Knoxville reported.