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Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Pope Leo XIV would like to hold annual meetings lasting three to four days, allowing... Read more
After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says
With Maduro’s capture, people of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua have reason to hope for change, according to the former Nicaraguan... Read more
‘Pray with the Pope’: Leo XIV proposes monthly prayer for the challenges of the world
The Vatican has launched a prayer campaign inviting the faithful to join the Holy Father in prayer for a specific... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’
In his homily to the cardinals, Pope Leo XIV emphasized working together to help the the pope govern the Church. Read more
‘Making room for God’: MEHR conference draws over 11,000 in Germany
The four-day MEHR conference drew participants from across the European continent to hear from international speakers, including American presenters. Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for prayer with the word of God. Read more
Upcoming New York Encounter to focus on finding ‘true belonging’
Immigration, trade wars, and globalization are among speakers’ topics at New York Encounter. Read more
Indian Church takes up mental health ministry as ‘major concern’
The Catholic Church in India has launched a systematic campaign to address growing mental illness in groups including families and... Read more
Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory
Cardinals agreed to discuss two topics: evangelization and the Church’s missionary activity, and “the Synod and synodality.” Read more
Late vocations program in Austria allows priest to keep his current job
The Catholic Church in Austria has launched a new program for late vocations that allows the priest to also maintain... Read more
Czech town may build world’s largest 3D-printed church in historic reversal
The church tower will be constructed using 3D printing technology, but whether the entire church will be printed is to... Read more
After ICE shooting of U.S. citizen, Minneapolis archbishop pleads for prayers, calm
Saint Paul and Minneapolis Archbishop Bernard Hebda on Jan. 7 pleaded for prayers and calm after a U.S. Immigration and... Read more
As consistory opens, Pope Leo XIV tells cardinals ‘I am here to listen’
The Holy Father outlined the four themes that will be discussed during the extraordinary consistory. Read more
Federal appeals court affirms religious organizations can choose to hire only fellow believers
A federal appeals court this week upheld a years-old principle of U.S. law that allows religious organizations to hire only... Read more
Arizona bill would hit priests with felony if they fail to break confessional seal to report abuse
Priests in Arizona could face felony charges if they fail to report child abuse learned during confession. Read more
Scottish bishops denounce ‘buffer zone’ law
Scottish bishops have denounced a law establishing so-called “buffer zones” around abortion facilities. Read more
Ahead of consistory, priest urges new canonical structure to resolve Latin Mass standoff
A French priest has proposed to the College of Cardinals the creation of an ecclesiastical jurisdiction to oversee celebration of... Read more
Michael Reagan, Catholic son of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
Michael Reagan, the adopted son of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and a longtime conservative activist, died on Jan. 4... Read more
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes relevance of Second Vatican Council before meeting with cardinals
After focusing his 2025 general audiences on the mysteries of the life of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV has begun a... Read more
Pope Leo names New York auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Rochester
Pope Leo has named New York auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici to lead the Diocese of Rochester, New York. Read more
