The president again claimed Pope Leo XIV "seemed to be saying" Iran should be able to obtain a nuclear weapon. The Holy Father has never said this and has spoken against nuclear weapons.

The poll shows that Americans have a negative view of Trump's direct criticisms of Leo at a time when the pope is generally popular and the president's approval is shrinking.

“The pontiff is a strong advocate of climate and environmental protection, and we hope that his voice may serve as an example for humanity,” researchers wrote.

The intersection of Pineapple and Henry streets in Brooklyn Heights was renamed “Dorothy Day Way” on May 2.

Secretary Rubio said he plans to discuss religious freedom and persecution of Christians in the May 7 meeting. Rubio said the meeting is unrelated to President Trump's criticisms of the Holy Father.

U.S. bishops are calling on Congress to promote policies that support women and children, defund abortion providers, and support restorative reproductive medicine.

Earlier this year, in one of his last public statements, he exhorted listeners that "As long as your faith is a motivating factor in your life, guiding what you do, you're on the right track."

The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.

At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.