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