Category: "Column 3"

Pope Leo XIV makes a shock move, naming Father Geraldo Ramírez Torres bishop of Ponce.

Vatican sets second extraordinary consistory, putting Leo XIV’s AI encyclical under the spotlight.

Cardinal Müller warns Europe will suicidally give itself over to downfall without Christianity.

Cardinal Pizzaballa hails Jordan’s faithful as a fragile holy foothold faces turbulent times.

Sydney cult trial opens, with prosecutors saying a girl was groomed for 10 years.

Christians mark a holy day where St. John’s fearless message still rattles power today.

German bishops push women preaching deeper into Mass — Rome may be forced to answer.

Vatican interfaith conference opens with calls to celebrate diversity, not conversion to Catholic truth.

American nuns go full Tartan Army, learning chants as Scotland’s second World Cup game looms.

Nigerian bishops demand rescue now as 39 learners and seven teachers languish in bandit captivity.

Pius X consecrates new bishops July 1, reopening the rift with Rome.

Cambodia’s Buddhist leaders elevate a Catholic bishop—an unprecedented honor after years of quiet cooperation.

A Detroit native, baptized at 19, breaks the mold among this year’s new priests.

Iranian singer gets 74 lashes after viral hijab-defying concert, as crackdown deepens.

Former New Hampshire lawmaker Stacie-Marie Laughton gets 33-plus years for child exploitation.