Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV embraces the legacy of the Leos and the challenge of the modern world

so far, pope leo xiv has leaned fairly heavily into the legacy of his storied predecessor, leo xiii, the long-reigning pope elected as a com...
Charles Collins

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV inauguration homily

pope leo xiv delivered the following homily at the mass for the initiation of the petrine ministry held in st. peter's square on sunday, 18 ...
Pope Leo XIV

Hundreds of thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV is inaugurated

pope leo xiv has formally begun his pontificate with an inaugural mass in st peter’s square, drawing an estimated 250,000 pilgrims to witnes...
Thomas Edwards

Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘unity’ during his inauguration

at his official inauguration, pope leo xiv said his “first great desire” was for a united church, “a sign of unity and communion, which beco...
Charles Collins

South African Catholic leaders dismiss Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claim as dangerous myth

catholic leaders in south africa have blasted the trump administration over claims of an ongoing genocide against white south africans. us p...
Ngala Chimton / Crux

Respect marriage and unborn if you want civil harmony, Pope tells diplomats

pope leo xiv has said that peaceful civil societies cannot be built up and maintained without investing in traditional marriage and protecti...
The Catholic Herald

MPs criticise Esther Rantzen for assisted suicide faith slur

mps have severely criticised dame esther rantzen for complaining that opposition to assisted suicide came from politicians with “undeclared ...
Simon Caldwell

Priests must report child abusers to police if they hear of crimes in confession

catholic priests who hear of child sexual abuse during confession must report the penitents to the police, a government minister has said. j...
Simon Caldwell

Let them eat cake: honouring St Honoré, the patron saint of bakers and pâtissiers

for the french, bread is a part of everyday life: a daily source of sustenance. saint honoré, from northern france, is recognized for m...
Alice Alech

Kidnappers demand huge ransom for release of Cameroon priest

yaoundé, cameroon – unidentified gunmen are demanding $42,750 in ransom payment as a condition for the release of a kidnapped priest. father...
Ngala Killian Chimtom