On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV will canonization Carlo Acutis, making him the first millennial saint. Acutis shot to fame among many young Catholics, including those in the Pope’s hometown of Chicago, for being a relatable, modern-day role model, who used technology to spread the faith. (AP Video/ Jessie Wardarski)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church has never pronounced directly on the morality of carrying firearms, much less in a school environment. But the text does stipulate that “legitimate defense” can include the act of a “lethal blow,” though it must be done in defense of one’s life and not as an end to itself.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — For the first time in its history, the Roman Catholic Church has canonized a millennial saint.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa have announced plans to open a Catholic virtual school serving Oklahoma.

A statue of Jesus was vandalized at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Flint, Texas. An unidentified man destroyed parts of the statue; the Smith County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

The Catholic Church needs the theological study and model of Mary, Pope Leo XIV said, calling for a great promotion of Mariology in parishes, religious life and educational centers.

Thousands of pilgrims from around the world made the long journey south of Perth with the hopes of seeing the impressive 70-centimeter Madonna statue at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Rockingham, all for one thing.

Locked doors, police presence and new safety plans mark a shift for local parishes, even as leaders try to remain welcoming.