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European bishops warn against allowing erasure of ‘theological reality’ of baptismal records

The bishops argued that allowing the baptized to erase their records would encroach on religious liberty and negatively affect internal Church matters.

Accused killer of Kansas priest declared not competent at murder trial

Gary Hermesch was arrested in April 2025 for allegedly murdering Father Arul Carasala in Seneca, Kansas.

‘The Bible in a Year’ podcast is back — this time for the whole family

“The Bible in a Year: Family Edition,” hosted by Father Josh Johnson, launches on Jan. 1, 2027.

U.S. bishops offer pre-midterms guidance on faithful citizenship

The guide is meant to assist in priestly formation on Catholic Social Teaching, so they can better communicate those teachings to their congregations.

Cana launches wedding registry storefront, partnering with Catholic businesses

“Catholic and Christian couples don't just have to register for their home goods,” but can “also register for sacred arts, sacred jewelry, beautiful wall mounts, and icons,” James Reichert said.

Scottish Catholic bishop: Scotland ‘must stand with both mother and child’

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Mother turns grief into national AI‑safety campaign for Catholic families

“A Catholic Family’s Guide to AI Safety,” DePaul University partners with the Vatican on sustainability, and more in this week’s education roundup.

Insurers will pay out extra $30 million in Winona-Rochester Diocese abuse settlement

The Minnesota diocese paid out another multimillion-dollar settlement several years ago.

U.S. bishops focus on young people, artificial intelligence in Labor Day message

The Labor Day message echoed Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on artificial intelligence.

10 years a saint: The truth about Mother Teresa’s care for the dying

Critics of the devout religious superior have for years alleged that she refused to administer anesthetics to the sick and dying at her mission in Calcutta.