Catholic music debate: Should certain hymns be banned?

New Jersey says parish finance director stole more than $500,000 in church funds Joseph Manzi has been charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking after he allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Saint Leo the Great Parish in Lincroft.

Catholic music debate: Should certain hymns be banned? Several hymns were temporarily banned last year in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri after being found to be "insufficient in sound doctrine."

Pope Leo XIV hails Roma, Sinti, and Travelers’ faith amid marginalization

About 4,000 pilgrims from more than 70 countries in Europe and beyond took part in the Vatican’s Jubilee of Roma, Sinti, and Travelers.

Worldwide Catholic population up, vocations down

On the occasion of World Mission Day, to be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 19, the Vatican news agency Fides presented statistics that offer a general overview of the Catholic Church worldwide.

Pope Leo XIV says first canonized couple give example of ‘marriage as a path to holiness’

In a message marking the 10th anniversary of the canonization of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin on Oct. 18, Pope Leo XIV said their lives show “marriage as a path to holiness”