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California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit

The suit concerned allegations against former priest Stephen Kiesle, who has faced dozens of lawsuits regarding alleged child abuse.

California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit

The suit concerned allegations against former priest Stephen Kiesle, who has faced dozens of lawsuits regarding alleged child abuse.

On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’

Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.

On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’

Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.

Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia

Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.

Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia

Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.

New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions

The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.

New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions

The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.

Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’

The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit.

German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”