Catholic Church

Catholic churches attacked across Spain in August, including Sagrada Família

The spate of incidents, described as “Black August” by a religious freedom watchdog, has renewed concern over anti-Catholic hostility.
Thomas Edwards

Lay brother elected to lead Amigonian Friars province for first time

a lay brother has been elected for the first time to lead a province of the amigonian friars, following confirmation from the vatican. broth...
The Catholic Herald

Sierra Leone priest killed hours before farewell Mass

a catholic priest in sierra leone has been murdered in his parish residence just hours before he was due to celebrate a farewell mass and be...
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo receives controversial Dominican nun in private audience

on 28 august, pope leo xiv received sister lucía caram, an argentine-born dominican nun who has lived in spain for nearly three decades. the...
Niwa Limbu

Greek envoy sent to mediate Mount Sinai monastery crisis

Archbishop Damianos faces rebellion from monks at Mount Sinai amid allegations of misrule, financial abuse, and keeping a concubine.
Thomas Edwards

Intimidation campaign clears Catholic residents from Belfast homes

Just one Catholic family remains in a new north Belfast development after a series of sectarian attacks and threats prompted others to flee.
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo opens Augustinian General Chapter in Rome

Eighty-three delegates from fifty countries gather at the Augustinianum to elect a new Prior General and set the Order’s priorities for the next six years.
The Catholic Herald

Interview: Abbot of Clear Creek on founding the abbey, forming monks and Pope Leo XIV

Abbot Philip Anderson reflects on Clear Creek’s past and future.
Niwa Limbu

Pope Leo meets Fr James Martin at the Vatican

The Jesuit priest and LGBT ministry leader met the Holy Father during a Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome.
The Catholic Herald

Minneapolis church to be reconsecrated after anti-Catholic school shooting

Archbishop Hebda says the Church of the Annunciation must be reconsecrated before Holy Mass can resume, following a shooting during a school liturgy that left two children dead.
Thomas Edwards