Government

Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicide

Pope Leo XIV publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing assisted suicide in the state.  The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s long-standing opposition to… Read More

Culture

Pope laments Europe’s declining birth rates, encourages pro-family policy

Pope Leo XIV warned Europe’s falling birth rates threaten the continent’s future, calling for renewed efforts to strengthen families. During an Oct. 14 meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, the… Read More

World

American elected as pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, named Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope, becoming the first American pontiff in history. Thursday’s decisive vote by the College of Cardinals came… Read More

World

Weekend roundup: Pope Francis dies hours after Easter; Trump admin versus Harvard; more deportation battles; China threatens US trade partners

Pope Francis dead at 88 Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. at the Vatican, according to the Associated Press, just hours after an… Read More

Culture

Pope Francis warns about the dangers of “cancel culture” and educational disruptions

On Monday Pope Francis spoke to diplomats at the Vatican, describing “cancel culture” as “ideological colonization, one that leaves no room for freedom… Read More