Political leaders have duty before God to end war, pope says at peace meeting

USCCB president raises alarm about disruption of federal food assistance

Catholics brace for Medicaid cuts' expected major impact on rural health care

What does the church say about brain death and the ethics of organ donation?

Gudziak: Russian drone attack on Ukrainian kindergarten shows 'relentless barbarity'

Pope: Opioid crisis, cruelty toward migrants are new social ills

Parents at Annunciation in Minneapolis seek legislative change, gun control bills

'Fundamental change' needed to protect humanity amid arms race, says Vatican diplomat

Alaska Catholics call for prayer, support after devastating floods

Trump rolls out policy proposal to boost IVF, a procedure US bishops 'strongly reject'

Filmmakers tell story of Ukraine's persecuted Christians 'hunted' by Russia

Just and lasting peace possible through establishment of Palestinian state, patriarchs say

World hunger is 'collective failure,' pope says on World Food Day

Church must 'walk poor with the poor' to serve Christ, says Pope Leo in new exhortation

'Dilexi Te' defined by charity, continuity and unity

In Egypt, Trump touts 'phase 2' of ceasefire deal after Hamas releases living Israeli hostages

CNEWA director: Sense of relief as hostages freed, ceasefire holds -- but peace vulnerable

Amid historic deal, Gaza pastor says little is left after 'tsunami' of destruction

'No idea, faith or policy justifies killing,' pope says at prayer vigil

Cardinal says any joy over Israel-Hamas ceasefire is overshadowed by 'pain' of loss in war