February 12, 2026

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Pope ‘helping SSPX to buy church in Rome’

Pope Francis has played a “decisive role” in helping the Society of St Pius X buy a church in Rome, according to Il Foglio newspaper. It is hoped the Santa Maria Immacolata all’Esquilino church and attached buildings will serve as a future SSPX headquarters.

Ukrainian Church leader: stop Russia

Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk has appealed for renewed efforts to “stop the aggressor” in Ukraine’s “forgotten” three-year conflict.

Clarification: Fatima statue and relics tour

We would like to clarify that the World Apostolate of Fatima, England and Wales, organised the crowning of the Fatima statue at Westminster Cathedral and forthcoming tour, reported last week.

Pope ‘helping SSPX to buy church in Rome’

Pope Francis has played a “decisive role” in helping the Society of St Pius X buy a church in Rome, according to Il Foglio newspaper. It is hoped the Santa Maria Immacolata all’Esquilino church and attached buildings will serve as a future SSPX headquarters.

Ukrainian Church leader: stop Russia

Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk has appealed for renewed efforts to “stop the aggressor” in Ukraine’s “forgotten” three-year conflict.

Clarification: Fatima statue and relics tour

We would like to clarify that the World Apostolate of Fatima, England and Wales, organised the crowning of the Fatima statue at Westminster Cathedral and forthcoming tour, reported last week.

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