‘Base Editing’ Embryos’ Takes a Further Unethical Step
Vink Fan Biological DNA structure with gene mutation. COMMENTARY: Why is this latest development generally being hailed as a scientific milestone rather than a giant ethical violation?
The Sacred Heart of the Matter
MistervladSacré-Cœur Basilica, at the top of Montmarte in Paris, is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. COMMENTARY: The history of devotion to the Sacred Heart reveals the deeper conflict between Catholic France and the…
Our Lady of Guadalupe image begins 6-month pilgrimage in the Philippines
An image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Mexico arrived in the Philippines on June 11, marking the start of a six-month nationwide pilgrimage that Church leaders hope will strengthen people’s faith. Bishop Jose Colin…
How Can I Forgive… God?
Daniel Ibanez Desirée (R) exits the stage after speaking with Pope Leo XIV (L) during the Prayer Vigil at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona June 9, 2026. COMMENTARY: An exchange between a young…
Pope to return in Spanish royal jet after tech issue grounds plane
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Leo XIV is returning to Rome on the Spanish royal jet, a change of plans facilitated by the king’s offer after the plane the pontiff had already boarded was…
European Court of Human Rights rules governments cannot ban evangelization
On June 9, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Bulgaria violated freedom protections after authorities used an overly broad and vaguely-worded ban on “religious propaganda” to prevent Jehovahʼs Witnesses from engaging in…
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘examination of conscience’ on migrants at Canary Islands port
ARGUINEGUÍN, Canary Islands — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called for an “examination of conscience” on migration during a visit to the port of Arguineguín in Spain’s Canary Islands, a site that became a symbol…
New York bishops say gender-neutral language law ‘mocks the foundation of the family’
The New York state Legislature passed a bill that replaces the words “mother” and “father” in some state laws with gender-neutral language, a move that New York’s bishops say will further “muddy what is true…
Higher ed leader urges bishops to protect Catholic identity at universities
ORLANDO, Florida — A prominent Catholic academic urged a gathering of the U.S. bishops to take a more assertive role in ensuring that Catholic universities live out their distinctively religious mission. Santiago Schnell, the provost…
Cardinal Kikuchi urges Caritas Asia to stand with the poor as funding shrinks
Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, SVD, president of Caritas Internationalis, urged Caritas Asia workers to stand at the side of the poor and to help build a synodal Church, addressing the Caritas Asia Regional Conference and…