The diocese announced the major payout last year and comes amid a wave of recent abuse settlements in the northeast.

For the first time in its history, RECongress hosted an Arabic Mass put on by the Arab American Catholic Community, comprised of an estimated 6,000 families.

The 40th anniversary of the bloodless 1986 revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos drew thousands to Manila’s EDSA Shrine, where the Church recalled the pivotal role of Cardinal Jaime Sin.

Multiple U.S. bishops had come out against the appointment of Professor Susan Ostermann to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, which was announced in January.

Bishop Erik Varden warned Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia that corruption within the Church has caused profound harm.

While Catholic leaders thanked the government, Bishop Sebastian Tudu warned that accepting state money could invite political pressure.

An atheist expresses his quandary that although he does not believe in God yet somehow he loves him. Pope Leo responds with thoughtful, insightful counsel.

The Vatican website offers content in more than 60 languages today, reflecting a commitment to reach people by speaking to them in their mother tongues.

Catholics discussed the State of the Union address, particularly on issues related to the economy and immigration enforcement.

“No one should have to go through what we went through,” said Lydia Kaiser, an eighth grader who survived the school shooting in August 2025 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.