Gathered in a makeshift chapel around a simple pine casket, members of L'Arche communities and Faith and Light groups from around the world mourned the passing of Jean Vanier and celebrated his life, his wisdom, his holiness and humanity.

If the bill becomes law, Alabama will have the most restrictive abortion law in the country.

Catholic leaders canceled Sunday Masses as Sri Lanka's churches remained closed for a second week for fear of new terrorist attacks after the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people.

Church leaders across Asia have expressed alarm over threats to press freedom amid reports of increasing attacks and intimidation of journalists, resulting in growing levels of self-censorship.

Bishop Oscar Cantu, the co-adjutor bishop of San Jose, Calif., has assumed governance of the diocese upon the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath. Bishop Cantu's appointment was announced May 1 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.

The Archdiocese of New York released the names of 120 clergy April 26 who have been either credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor or been determined that claims against them are eligible for compensation.

A carefully orchestrated plan netted email hackers $1.75 million from a Diocese of Cleveland parish.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled April 22 that the city of Philadelphia can bar Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from placing children in foster care with any family because the Catholic agency upholds traditional marriage.

On April 19, 2019, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously ruled that the House of Representatives can open its sessions with prayer by designated chaplains.

The government that leads Australia following May elections needs to increase support for vulnerable families and indigenous Australians, provide jobs for all and aid refugees, the bishops' social services commission said.