Bishop: Pope Leo XIV’s Algeria Visit Could Open Hearts to Peace
Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the pastoral visit will lead to ‘hearts opening to peace, a renewed commitment to coexistence, and a living witness to God’s glory through fraternity and mutual understanding.’ Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles based on the author’s recent reporting trip across Africa. Previous articles looked […]
ACN Warns Violence Threatens Middle East Christians
Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN, said she fears for the Christian presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions and violence. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian challenges posed by renewed violence in the Middle East, warning that the spiral of conflict could threaten […]
Cardinal Mathieu Evacuated from Iran Amid Conflict
Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated from his residence in the Iranian capital and arrived in Rome last weekend after witnessing the first days of military clashes. Amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated […]
Vatican Releases Program for Pope Leo XIV’s Monaco Visit
The one-day visit to the principality on March 28 will include meetings with the Catholic community and young people, as well as a Mass in a stadium. Pope Leo XIV will become the first pope in history to visit Monaco on March 28, making a one-day trip to the small European principality whose Catholic roots […]
Pope Leo XIV Honors World’s Oldest Priest at 110
Born in 1916 and ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant of Germany turned 110 on Feb. 26 and has been a priest for 76 years. Pope Leo XIV thanked a 110-year-old priest from the Diocese of Fulda, Germany, for his “long, faithful, and devoted priestly service.” Father Bruno Kant is officially recognized as the oldest […]
Pope Leo Accepts Resignation of Chaldean Bishop
Leo has appointed Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna to oversee the Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle of San Diego as apostolic administrator following the resignation. Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, a Chaldean Catholic bishop arrested in San Diego last week on charges of embezzling Church funds. The […]
Vatican to Host Biotechnology Ethics Conference
The March 23–24 meeting in Vatican City will bring together scientists, physicians, and bioethicists to examine the ethical challenges of biotechnology from a Christian perspective. The Vatican is set to host an international conference in Vatican City that will bring together scientists, physicians, and bioethicists to reflect on the ethical challenges of molecular biology, regenerative […]
Women Saints and Women in the Vatican: the Feminine Genius
This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders to pursue diplomacy and dialogue rather than weapons and Cardinal Pietro Parolin warned that rising tensions in the Middle East risk expanding into a broader regional conflict. In Rome, three churches dedicated to remarkable women saints—St. Bridget of Sweden, […]
Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago
The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.” The CEO of Ford Motor Co. gifted Pope Leo XIV a custom-made 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum hybrid embellished with small tributes to both Chicago and the Vatican. “Pope Leo XIV has deep roots on Chicago’s South Side — just like Ford,” Jim Farley, CEO of […]
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence Against Women
Responding to a woman writing to the Vatican magazine Piazza San Pietro, Pope Leo decried violence against women and emphasized that educating young people in respect is the key to preventing it. In the context of International Women’s Day, celebrated March 8, Pope Leo XIV responded to a letter from a reader of Piazza San […]