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New York Catholic church suffers fourth vandalism attack in 2 years with destruction of Mary statue

Police are investigating the attack on St. Rita Catholic Church as a hate crime, the Diocese of Brooklyn said.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Bishop Eusebio Ramos was appointed on Aug. 6 to replace Archbishop Roberto González, who has led the archdiocese since 1999.

Amid declining divorce rates, Catholic marriage advocates urge continued support for married couples

Divorce rates for couples married in the last 15 years are considerably lower than those of earlier generations, a trend that Catholic experts say is being driven by a variety of factors.

U.S. Catholic bishops urge ‘fair representation’ on Voting Rights Act anniversary

Bishop Daniel E. Garcia said the Voting Rights Act was born from the sacrifice of those who fought to secure equal access to the ballot, especially for communities of color long denied that right.

Archbishop Coakley reflects on ‘virtue of patriotism’ at Knights of Columbus convention

The archbishop of Oklahoma City drew a clear distinction between authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism.

Missouri voters reject income tax proposal after bishops warned of its effects on ‘most vulnerable’

Fully 83% of the state’s voters opposed the measure, which would have eliminated the individual income tax and replaced it with a heavier reliance on sales taxes.

Knights of Columbus welcomes more than 2,000 members to 144th Supreme Convention in Denver

At the convention, Knights and observers gathered for Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly’s presentation of the Knights’ annual report and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding Knights and councils.

Federal bankruptcy judge says abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to diocese

Parishes are often shielded from litigation during federal bankruptcy proceedings, but Judge Heather Cooper said they potentially constitute the “largest assets” in the Burlington Diocese.

Study finds many young men feel lonely, disconnected, shut out of the American dream

More than 4 in 10 respondents agreed with the statement “I am inclined to think that I am a failure,” according to the Institute for Family Studies.

Data center surge drives Catholic climate groups to press for safeguards

Catholic environmental advocates urged the faithful to weigh technology through the lens of stewardship, human dignity, and the common good while caring for God’s creation.