Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.
Catholic dioceses and national polling are both pointing to renewed interest in faith, especially among younger adults and young men. The hard part is separating real momentum from the usual PR glow.
A new French bishops survey reports 21,386 baptisms planned for the 2026 Easter Vigil, with adults driving most of the increase. The numbers keep rising, which is awkward for anyone who thought Europe had finished with religion.