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Texas hospital agrees to end ‘sex-rejecting’ procedures on children and fund detransition clinic

Doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital allegedly continued to perform procedures on children despite a Texas law prohibiting them, with Governor Greg Abbott calling such interventions "child abuse."

Leo XIV greets young people who fled war-torn Gaza and will continue their studies in Rome

Through a special program sponsored by the Diocese of Rome, Sapienza University and the Sant'Egidio Community, 72 young people from Gaza will be able to continue studies cut short by the war.

Cardinal Czerny on Cuba: Every decision must seek the ‘good of the people,’ not ‘geopolitical ends’

In his homily at a Mass that was part of an event organized by the Cuban Embassy to the Holy See, Cardinal Czerny said that any decisions and any aid to Cuba should be for the welfare of the people.

The Catholic Church's response to AI — so far

As anticipation builds for Pope Leo XIV's first papal encyclical, recent teachings reveal the contours of a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence.

Colombia renews its consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

As part of the Fourth National Rosary, Archbishop Francisco Múnera, president of Colombia's bishops' conference, renewed the country's consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Trump's China summit fails to produce breakthrough for release of Jimmy Lai

Despite the failure to secure an agreement on Jimmy Lai’s freedom, his daughter, Claire Lai, said her family remains “so grateful to President Trump and his administration” for their support.

Catholic mental health initiatives launch on St. Dymphna’s feast day

Tradition holds that after her mother’s death, St. Dymphna's father’s mental health declined dramatically, leading to her martyrdom.

Newman Guide schools honor Catholic leaders at 2026 commencements

With graduation season underway, here is a roundup of individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Catholic colleges at commencement ceremonies across the country.

SSPX responds to Vatican warning about excommunication with ‘declaration of Catholic faith’

The Vatican said on May 13 that the Society of St. Pius X's plan to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate will be a schismatic act resulting in excommunication.

Poland to register same-sex 'marriages' from EU countries

Legal observers say the Polish government's administrative approach may exceed its authority under Article 18 of the constitution.