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Pope Leo hails 250th anniversary of 3 Slovak dioceses carved from the Habsburgs

Three dioceses in what is now Slovakia mark 250 years, a story that winds through Habsburg politics, a suspected forgery, and communist-era intrigue.

Study finds nearly 70% of Catholics who have not gone to confession in the past year want to go

The Catholic Pulse Report finds that God’s mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year.

Study finds nearly 70% of Catholics who have not gone to confession in the past year want to go

The Catholic Pulse Report finds that God’s mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year.

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it.

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it.

Luxembourg’s Cardinal Hollerich says women’s ordination essential to Church’s future

At a symposium titled “Synodality and Praedicate Gospel” at the University of Bonn, the cardinal said he used to be more conservative on this issue but changed his mind.

Supreme Court hears case on asylum seekers’ rights

A decision is expected by July.

Supreme Court hears case on asylum seekers’ rights

A decision is expected by July.

Judicial Watch pushes for transparency in 2023 FBI memo linking extremist risk to some Catholics

Lawyers for Judicial Watch complained the FBI has not been fully compliant in its release of records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Judicial Watch pushes for transparency in 2023 FBI memo linking extremist risk to some Catholics

Lawyers for Judicial Watch complained the FBI has not been fully compliant in its release of records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).