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Maine high court says father can prevent daughter from attending mother’s church

The mother will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over the ruling from the state court, attorneys said.

Cardinal Cupich, Catholic religious sisters sue Illinois to halt assisted suicide law

The state recently began allowing doctors to help patients kill themselves by prescribing lethal doses of medication.

Hong Kong judges uphold Cardinal Zen’s conviction over fund to help protesters

Zen and four others face monetary fines, but it’s unclear whether they will face further prosecution.

Abuse prevention, liturgy central to Vatican courses for new bishops

The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000, when it was launched by St. John Paul II.

Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline first annual ‘Sheen Awards’

The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event, which will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.

True ecological conversion passes through the Eucharist, says International Theological Commission

An International Theological Commission document sets out a Christian vision of humanity’s relationship with creation.

Lourdes Shrine finalizes preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s visit as registration caps at 150,000

Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes are in full swing. Registration has been capped to ensure adequate services for those in attendance.

Church in Nepal helping flood victims find hope, apostolic administrator says

Although a small minority in Nepal, the Catholic Church through Caritas is providing what aid it can to help to those affected by the major flooding.

‘God is good’: One of the internet’s most popular nonbelievers announces his return to the Church

Joe Schmid ran a highly popular agnostic YouTube channel for years, but “a gift of God’s grace” has led him back to the faith.

Abuse settlement in Diocese of Ogdensburg will total $83 million with insurance contributions

Parishes in the New York diocese will also undergo a notable bankruptcy proceeding called “rapid pre-pack Chapter 11.”