Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics
April 16, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump
April 15, 2026
‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
April 15, 2026
After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
April 15, 2026
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April 13, 2026
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during
April 13, 2026
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St.
April 14, 2026
Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.
April 13, 2026
President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran
April 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
April 13, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
April 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests
April 02, 2026
Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States
March 07, 2026
A report by Rhode Island’s attorney general detailing decades of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is giving survivors a sense of vindication while renewing calls for accountability and support
March 07, 2026
A new report says Rhode Island Catholic clergy abused hundreds of children for decades, while church leaders minimized the scandal
March 04, 2026
Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown
February 28, 2026
The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries
February 25, 2026
Marquette students meet Pope Leo on once in a lifetime trip to Rome
February 23, 2026
Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time
February 23, 2026
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time
February 22, 2026
The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional
February 19, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026
The Vatican has warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group that it risked renewed schism if it goes ahead with plans to consecrate new bishops without papal consent
February 12, 2026
As a teenager in India, Susai Jesu led prayer services in his small Catholic village, helped at Mass and soon began training for the priesthood
February 02, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican
January 11, 2026
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
December 21, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for meetings to help him govern the church, marking the unofficial start of his pontificate
December 20, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has named the Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez as bishop of Palm Beach, Florida
December 19, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has made a significant U.S. appointment by naming Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York
December 18, 2025
Pope Leo appoints pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more robust approach to Trump
December 18, 2025
Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 09, 2025
Church displays 'ICE was here' sign in Nativity scene
December 03, 2025
Families of Mexico’s disappeared gathered at a cathedral near Mexico City to craft Christmas ornaments bearing the faces of their missing loved ones
November 29, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has challenged Lebanon’s political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside
November 30, 2025
Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon, bringing call for unity in crisis-hit nation
November 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands
December 02, 2025
Pope Leo revealed on Tuesday that at the moment of his election as leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church, he turned to God with
December 02, 2025
Pope Leo condemned violence in the name of religion on Friday at a landmark event with Christian leaders from across the Middle East, urging them during his
November 28, 2025
Like many Americans on the annual holiday of Thanksgiving, Pope Leo was travelling on Thursday, flying from Rome to Turkey for his first
November 27, 2025
Pope Leo lamented during his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday that the world was seeing an unusual number of bloody
November 27, 2025
The Vatican closed 2024 with a budget surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.85 million), it said on Wednesday, signalling a turnaround after years of deficits that
November 26, 2025
Pope Leo takes message of peace to Middle East on first foreign visit. Here’s what to know
November 26, 2025
Pope Leo, the first U.S. leader of the Catholic Church, said on Tuesday that Americans should focus on gratitude to God as they pass the turkey on the annual holiday of
November 25, 2025
Vatican warns against rise in polyamory, saying ‘succession of faces’ does not rival exclusive union
November 25, 2025
Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy as the leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected
November 25, 2025
The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman
November 25, 2025
Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon.
November 25, 2025
Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of a bishop in Spain who is being investigated over an alleged abuse case, the Vatican said on Saturday.
November 22, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has revealed a closely held secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day
November 21, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
November 18, 2025
Pope Leo renewed his criticism of U.S.
November 18, 2025
Jesus may answer prayers but he has not made special appearances in a small town in the north of France, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
November 12, 2025
Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment
New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of World Cup
At Cuba's once bustling tourist sites, foreign visitors are increasingly scarce
US intelligence employees brace for cuts under new director
NYSE short interest rose 1.8 percent in late May
Family violently assaulted while fishing in Placer County; bystanders tackle and restrain suspect
Omaha Baseball Village vendors prepare for College World Series