Vatican News
Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers
More than 30 priests in the Diocese of Charlotte are querying the Vatican over Bishop Michael Martin’s decision to abolish... Read more
Order of Malta seeks greater UN role as hospital in Bethlehem faces operational constraints
Fra’ John Dunlap of the Order of Malta said the 900-year-old Catholic order is committed to help reconstruction efforts in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff
Pope Leo XIV has chosen a new design for the papal staff or ferula. Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
The Nobel laureate María Corina Machado is also expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., this... Read more
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for... Read more
Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday lamented escalating violence in Iran and Syria and renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine. Read more
At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week. Read more
Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats
The pope addressed ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See at the Vatican on Jan. 9. Currently, 184... Read more
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige
Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is... Read more
Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an... Read more
