Authorities detained three men in connection with the late-night assault and theft at De Mazenod Catholic Church in Dhaka, the latest in a string of attacks on Bangladesh's small Christian minority.

The proposal is subject to final approval by a committee of abuse victims.

Catholic leaders called the new law a “defining move” to safeguard childhood but said enforcement and unresolved consent rules will determine whether it actually protects vulnerable girls.

The Vatican announced new ordinaries and auxiliary bishops for dioceses in several American states on May 1.

A parish staff member and former teacher speaks about the athletic champion’s strong Catholic roots, active participation in parish activities, and generosity to the Church.

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all.

St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1.

The Dicastery for the Clergy struck down Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher’s “assessment allocation decrees” after appeals from the parishes.

A Rhode Island man claims he was misled by Church leaders about Peter’s Pence, the ancient offering to the Holy See.

Among the key findings are ancient lists of chapters considered the oldest known for St. Paul’s epistles, which differ notably from the current division of these texts.