St. James the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

The bishops of several Latin American countries offered prayers and expressed their closeness to the victims of the earthquake that struck Colombia this week.

The court initially dismissed the First Amendment challenge. In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Supreme Court decision, the judge is reconsidering those claims.

Local Church leaders called on the faithful to respond with prayer, generosity, and solidarity.

The 60th World Day of Peace will take place on Jan. 1, 2027.

The pontiff expressed his closeness to the Colombian people in a message on Aug. 11.

Evaluations found women in Unbound programs reported higher confidence, more access to leadership opportunities, and greater financial inclusion than those on the organization’s waiting list.

The pope also reconfirmed eight existing members, including president Cardinal Reinhard Marx and vice coordinator Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof.

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11.

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes’ future.

A report warns that the U.S. has shifted away from a focus on international religious freedom. Alternatively, the State Department says Trump has made the U.S. “a global leader” on the issue.