Catholic News

As Leo travels, old battles over the priesthood return

Public comments from Bishop Johan Bonny and Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich have sharpened questions about ordination to the priesthood just as Pope Leo faces a full ecclesial and diplomatic calendar
Michael Haynes

Pope Leo appoints Bishop Wilmer, president of the German Bishops’ Conference, to Münster

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Heiner Wilmer, president of the German Bishops’ Conference, to lead Münster, Germany’s largest diocese, bringing the conference president into one of the country’s most prominent sees
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo reaffirms male priesthood rooted in apostolic succession

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated that the priesthood is reserved to men, grounding it in apostolic succession and the Church’s divine constitution
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Parolin speaks on the Latin Mass

In exclusive comments to the Catholic Herald, Cardinal Parolin has addressed tensions over the Traditional Latin Mass, echoing the Pope’s recent message to the French bishops
Niwa Limbu

Holy See appoints Bishop Anthony Randazzo as Prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts

Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, succeeding Archbishop Filippo Iannone after several months with the post vacant
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Eijk on first pontifical High Mass in the extraordinary form

In an interview with Father Marco Begato for Messa in Latino, Cardinal Willem Eijk says the Traditional Latin Mass continues to attract strong interest, particularly among younger Catholics, following his first pontifical High Mass in the extraordinary form in Oss
The Catholic Herald

Belgian radio station smashes statues of Jesus but says no to insulting Muhammad

A Belgian radio station has sparked backlash after smashing statues of Jesus and Mary while saying it would not do the same to depictions of Muhammad
The Catholic Herald

Former bishop defends Pope Leo XIV over Pachamama allegations

A former bishop has defended Pope Leo XIV against claims he took part in Pachamama worship, saying the incident has been misrepresented and does not constitute idolatry
Niwa Limbu

Church in South Korea repeats warning over excommunicated visionary

South Korea’s bishops have renewed their warning over the excommunicated visionary Julia Youn of Naju ahead of World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul
The Catholic Herald

Palestinian bishop warns of rising attacks on Christians in the West Bank

Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem has warned that “the aggressions against Christians in the West Bank are multiplying”
Niwa Limbu