United States of America

California’s First Lady and the Rightward drift of young men

Clips of Jennifer Siebel Newsom have sparked renewed debate about masculinity, parenting and politics
Jacqueline O'Hara

Vance says Vatican should ‘stick to matters of morality’

Vice President JD Vance says the Vatican should “stick to matters of morality” following President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV
Niwa Limbu

Bishop Barron says Trump ‘owes the Pope an apology’

Bishop Robert Barron calls President Trump’s comments on Pope Leo “entirely inappropriate”, urging dialogue and saying the president owes an apology
The Catholic Herald

Strengthening the Church for what's ahead

The Faith Forward Pastors Summit seeks to strengthen those who lead the Church through teaching, fellowship and reflection
The Catholic Herald

Trump’s extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV

Trump launches a blistering attack on Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of weakness on crime and foreign policy and posting an image of himself as Christ
Niwa Limbu

Trump launches public attack on Pope Leo XIV

Trump accuses Pope Leo XIV of being “weak on crime” and posts an image of himself as Christ healing the sick, surrounded by eagles, fighter jets and the Statue of Liberty
Niwa Limbu

Cardinal McElroy says conflict with Iran is morally illegitimate

Responding to Pope Leo XIV’s appeal for prayer, Cardinal McElroy told worshippers that the war with Iran was unjust and that diplomacy must now take precedence
The Catholic Herald

American dioceses report surge in Easter converts as numbers approach pre-pandemic levels

The average US diocese received 38 per cent more new Catholics this year, with Los Angeles leading major sees at a 139 per cent increase
The Catholic Herald

US-Iran talks break down as Vance cites nuclear deadlock and Catholic voices urge peace

Marathon talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement after JD Vance said Washington had failed to secure assurances over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
The Catholic Herald

US dioceses report rise in Easter receptions into the Catholic Church

New figures suggest a broad increase in adult baptisms and receptions, as clergy and Catholic leaders point to a search for truth
The Catholic Herald