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More adults quit Catholic Church than enter it in most countries Pew surveyed

Despite losses from religious switching, Catholics still make up the majority of the population in a number of countries Pew Research Center analyzed across the globe.

California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit

The suit concerned allegations against former priest Stephen Kiesle, who has faced dozens of lawsuits regarding alleged child abuse.

New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions

The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted for fraudulently paying informants inside extremist groups

The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled some traditionalist Catholic groups as hate groups over views related to gender, sexuality, and marriage. No Catholic groups were mentioned in the indictment.

New film depicts the powerful role St. Joseph can play in marriages, families

“Saint Joseph: Guardian of the Family” will be released in theaters across the United States on April 23.

U.S. dioceses observe Child Abuse Prevention Month

Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, urged vigilance in child protection, and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago posted a video message about the month's observance on behalf of U.S. bishops.

Catholic Charities launches ad campaign to ‘love your neighbor’ through volunteer work

Volunteers are "the backbone of the work of the Catholic Charities network across the country," said CCUSA Vice President for Communications Kevin Brennan.

Charlotte Diocese says priest did not violate conduct policies during confession with teens

Several families at Charlotte Catholic High School alleged that a priest asked their teenage daughters “inappropriate” questions during confession in December, but the diocese found no wrongdoing.

Hundreds of men to be ordained in U.S. in 2026

Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).

Supreme Court to hear Colorado Catholic preschools’ religious freedom suit

Catholic parents in Colorado are anticipating the results of an ongoing lawsuit over a Colorado “universal” preschool tuition program as the U.S. Supreme Court has just agreed to hear the case.