Mariel Padilla

Leo XIV now leads more than a billion Catholics around the world—including 53 million American Catholics. “Peace be with you all,” he said in Italian and Spanish from the balcony in his first public remarks.

We spoke to experts about Kennedy’s claims about sperm and fertility — including the author of the study he cited.

The 19th reached out to over 250 domestic violence shelters, organizations and municipalities that have received federal grants in the past to determine the impact of withheld funds.

Our Sister's House used to staff a 24-hour hotline. No matter what time of day a domestic violence survivor called for help, an advocate would be able to help them stay safe. But then a lack of funding meant that hours and staff had to be reduced. Now if someone calls for help overnight or on the weekend, no one picks up the phone.

The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women is refusing to distribute taxpayer dollars earmarked by Congress in fiscal 2025 to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking

The UFC is coming to the White House for Trump's birthday. Women are a huge part of the sport's growing fan base.

One of tennis' all-time greats is back. The 44-year-old mother said she doesn’t need to win — she wants to show her daughters her full self.

A new rule change would allow agencies to terminate federal grants for political reasons — without a reason or appeal.

Child marriage is still legal in most states. Democrats in Congress introduced a bill Thursday that provides states with a practical roadmap to end the practice.