Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, a native of the Dominican Republic, to succeed Bishop Gerald Barbarito.

Pope Leo IIV on Friday named Bishop Richard Moth as archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales with about 6 million Catholics.

Pope Leo's selection had spurred optimism that the Church's stance on female deacons might change. That was not to be the case.

The Roman Catholic Church in New York and more than 1,300 accusers on Monday announced they have agreed to mediation to settle sexual abuse claims that could result in one of the largest payouts ever by the church in the United States.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan never backed down from a political scrap, but was quick with a kind word and a sympathetic ear — and even kept a list of people he prayed for. At 75, the retiring leader of the Archdiocese of New York leaves behind a legacy of both compassion and a firm resolve to fight for the teachings of the Catholic Church,

VINCENT — The “Little Town of Bethlehem” nativity at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Vincent, will be open for visitors on Sunday. Dec. 21 and also Christmas Day from 1-5 p.m. both days. Cookies and cider will be served.