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‘I’m just a guy from Nebraska’: Archbishop Golka reflects on unexpected call to lead Denver

Archbishop James Golka was installed as archbishop of Denver on March 25.

Church hails acquittal of Missionaries of Charity nun in India trafficking case

An Indian court has cleared an elderly nun and two others after an eight-year ordeal Church leaders call a politically driven attempt to malign Mother Teresa's order.

From a forgotten chapel to a national shrine: The enduring legacy of St. Anne d’Auray

According to historical accounts, a Breton farmer in 1624, followed an unexplained light that transformed a quiet village and established the only Church-approved apparition of St. Anne. 

Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes

The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.

Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’

The pope, writing to attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."

Colombian pro-life caucus celebrates victories, eyes new challenges

The caucus passed bills reinforcing pro-life values, prevented harmful bills from advancing in the legislative process, and saw more than 30 pro-life candidates elected for the 2026-2030 term.

Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule

The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.

Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination

The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.

U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise

Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.

Canada enacts hate crime law that removes long-standing religious exemption

The Canadian Parliament passed a hate-crime statute, an Indian court acquitted a Missionaries of Charity sister of child trafficking after eight years, and more in this week's world news roundup.