A Vatican conference discussed mental health challenges among young people and linked psychological distress to drug use. The event focused on the church's role in mental health ministry.
Why it matters: The discussion highlights the church's response to rising youth mental health issues and substance use.
Bishops from war-torn regions stress mental health care during a Vatican press conference. Cardinal Pizzaballa warns of lawlessness in the West Bank and ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the Catholic Church's stance against capital punishment. The Pope argues that justice can be achieved without lethal force.
Mirjana Spoljaric, head of the Red Cross, called for renewed adherence to international law after meeting with Pope Leo XIV. She warned of risks from dehumanizing language and autonomous weapons.
Catholic and evangelical leaders criticized a plan to publicly execute a Fort Hood shooter. They argued the act would harm national morality.
Bishop Dennis G. Walsh of Iowa wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to block the deportation of Fatou Traore. He called the action a 'grave violation of human dignity.'
Jim Bakker's PTL Club blended Christian programming with American entertainment in the 1970s and 1980s. The show became a cultural phenomenon with millions of viewers.
Pope Leo XIV has initiated a closed-door review of Pope Francis' 2016 document on marriage. The process involves a weeklong meeting of church officials.
A former Buddhist monk in Thailand has been convicted of misusing funds from an AIDS hospice. The case sparked public debate after online concerns about financial management led to an investigation.
Archbishop Tim Costelloe of Perth discussed the Church's approach to family life during a meeting marking the tenth anniversary of 'Amoris laetitia'. He emphasized the importance of engaging with younger generations.
Christian leaders in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank are calling for urgent action to safeguard children affected by conflict. Michel Abs of the Middle East Council of Churches emphasized the need for emergency aid and protection for orphaned children.
Rabbi Deborah Waxman, first out lesbian to lead a Jewish movement, lists seven convictions about faith and democracy. She emphasizes community and pluralism in her vision for the future.
The Vatican held a press briefing to discuss family teachings ten years after Amoris laetitia. Pope Leo XIV met with Eastern Church leaders and episcopal conference presidents.
Ascension Press has released a Bible version designed for readers with dyslexia. The text uses a simplified font and spacing to improve readability.
Religious leaders in Bosnia-Herzegovina are pushing to amend the country's constitution. They claim the current system marginalizes religious minorities and fuels tensions between major faiths.
Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized plans to livestream Nidal Hassan's execution, calling it a 'culture of death.' He said public executions harm the nation's moral fabric.
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been elected dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Tagle, 65, holds a key role in evangelization efforts within the Vatican.
The Holy See's UN representative labeled online hate and religious intolerance as racism. The speech addressed racial discrimination at the UN General Assembly.
A former Australian Catholic bishop was found guilty of multiple sexual abuse charges. The verdict came after a trial in Western Australia.
The Vatican's Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary is offering free eye exams and glasses to children in need. The initiative coincides with World Sight Day.
The Holy See called for a moratorium on executions during a UN address. It emphasized prevention and rehabilitation over punitive measures.
Alan U. Dalul details his and his spouse's Pagan parenting experience, including multilingual storytelling and elemental encounters. The baby shows preference for a Pagan folk band.
Pilgrims now use apps to navigate holy sites. Technology has always changed how people travel for faith.
Bricks were thrown at a Hindu temple in Ohio, breaking one window and scattering glass inside. Worshippers were unsettled by the incident.
A group of individuals has proposed replacing democratic systems with a monarchy to save Western civilization. The group includes members of a religious order and a former political strategist.