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Pope Leo meets Latin Mass sociologists

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Professors Stephen Bullivant and Stephen Cranney, whose research focuses on Catholics attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, in a private audience at the Vatican
The Catholic Herald

Vatican’s UN envoy appointed nuncio to the United States

Veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Gabriele Caccia succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre as Washington envoy
The Catholic Herald

Cathedral of new Nigerian diocese destroyed in fire

St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Wukari, Nigeria, has been brought to rubble just four years after the Diocese of Wukari was established
The Catholic Herald

108 babies born alive then died after failed abortions in Ireland

More than 108 babies have been born alive in failed abortions in Ireland since it introduced the practice. With no legal safeguards, the children were denied basic medical care and left to die
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Ouellet appears in Montreal court in defamation trial

The retired Canadian cardinal is seeking damages after a woman accused him of sexual misconduct during a class-action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Quebec, allegations he has firmly denied
The Catholic Herald

Holy See warns Christianity remains the world’s most persecuted religion

With almost 400 million Christians worldwide facing persecution, the Holy See has warned that the Faith remains under constant attack, with a notable increase in anti-Christian violence in Europe
The Catholic Herald

Scotland: Medical professionals could be forced to participate in assisted suicide as key protections face removal

An amendment, introduced by the Bills architect, seeks to remove all conscience protections for medical professionals
The Catholic Herald

Lou Holtz, devout Catholic coach who led Notre Dame to national glory, dies aged 89

Devout Catholic, father of four and legendary coach Lou Holtz has gone to his eternal reward. May he rest in peace
The Catholic Herald

Reversing the trend? Ireland appears to be coming back to the Faith

A new report is a cause for hope in the Catholic Church in Ireland
Thomas Edwards

Charlottesville white nationalist recounts finding Christ

Peter Cytanovic, whose image became synonymous with the Charlottesville white nationalist march in 2017, has written about his decision to leave the movement and become a Catholic
The Catholic Herald

US Supreme Court votes in favour of parents’ rights in school’s gender policy

The United States Supreme Court has voted in support of parents challenging school policies that conceal a child’s gender transition
The Catholic Herald

Pilgrims flock to Assisi as relics of St Francis are unveiled

More than 100,000 pilgrims have passed through the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi during the first week of the first public exposition of the saint’s mortal remains in 800 years
The Catholic Herald

Jimmy Lai’s imprisonment raised with Pope Leo XIV

The imprisonment of Hong Kong Catholic media figure Jimmy Lai has returned to international attention after Pope Leo XIV declined to comment when asked about the case
The Catholic Herald

Conservative Anglicans prepare to challenge Sarah Mullally with rival leader

The conservative Anglican movement GAFCON is meeting in Nigeria this week to appoint a new primus inter pares, a direct challenge to the leadership of incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally
Thomas Edwards

Parishioners in Northamptonshire vow appeal to Rome over Sunday Mass closures

hree churches in the Kettering area are set to lose regular Sunday Mass under diocesan restructuring plans, with parishioners warning they will challenge the decision at the Vatican
The Catholic Herald

Bishop Oster will follow Vatican guidance on German Synodal Conference

The Bishop of Passau says his participation in the proposed permanent Synodal Conference will depend on Rome’s judgement
Niwa Limbu

US bishops warn of ‘tragedy of immense proportions’ as Middle East conflict escalates

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the USCCB, has urged diplomacy and prayer after coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran
The Catholic Herald

Catholic Church in India reaches out to transgender community

The Catholic Church in southern India has launched a new pastoral initiative for transgender persons, combining spiritual accompaniment with practical support while reaffirming its teaching on human dignity and sexual difference
The Catholic Herald

Buffalo parish group petitions Vatican to investigate Bishop Michael Fisher

Save Our Buffalo Churches has asked the Holy See to examine Bishop Fisher’s leadership, alleging mismanagement of the abuse settlement process, claims the diocese strongly rejects
The Catholic Herald

Victory for life as UK’s assisted suicide Bill will “almost certainly” fail

The assisted suicide Bill, which proponents were attempting to force through Parliament, will now almost certainly fail after the House of Lords shreds the attempt to introduce state-sponsored suicide
The Catholic Herald

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