The young people came together to pray and hear talks under the theme “In the Footsteps of St. Francis.”

The request makes the case that surrogacy fits the definition laid out in the 1926 Slavery Convention that the practice entails the rights of ownership of a person.

The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on Oct. 13.

The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14.

Thirty-four dioceses received permission for celebrations in parish churches in 2025 — unchanged from 2024 — with the United States accounting for 24 of the 34 decrees.

Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021.

At a gathering in Assisi, Italy, prelates considered how prayer, poverty, and closeness to the people can shape their governance and pastoral care of dioceses.

EWTN will offer extensive live coverage and special programming surrounding the Sept. 24 beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, highlighting his life, legacy, and impact on Catholic media.

A husband shares his struggles, his faith, and his undying commitment as he cares for his wife as she suffers from a debilitating, progressive, fatal illness.

Father Dave Brokke, with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), says embracing the traditional practice of ember days has become a way of fostering vocations.