Catholic News

Synodality or evangelisation: where will Leo lead the Church?

Leo XIV’s early signals point to a recalibration of priorities within the Church, with evangelisation taking precedence
Michael Haynes

Trump says ‘there is nothing to apologise for’ after criticism of Pope Leo

Donald Trump refuses to apologise to Pope Leo, insisting “there is nothing to apologise for”, while defending a controversial image of himself in Christ-like form
Thomas Edwards

Pope sets two-day June consistory as cardinals prepare to meet again

New details reveal a revised schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory, with two full days of discussion planned
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Hollerich suggests female subdiaconate

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich says ordaining women could divide the Church, but suggests a female subdiaconate may be possible
The Catholic Herald

Is the Catholic revival really so quiet?

Reports of a “quiet revival” may be difficult to measure, yet lived experience in parishes indicates that more people are seeking meaning, faith and the sacraments
Canon William Agley

Armed men steal Eucharist and rob worshippers during Holy Saturday adoration in Mexico

The Bishop of Tlaxcala has announced a diocesan reparation rite after hooded attackers took consecrated hosts and assaulted the faithful at prayer
The Catholic Herald

Is Belgian bishop right to push plan to ordain married men as priests?

Bishop Johan Bonny says support for ordaining married men is widespread among Western bishops as he sets out plans for 2028
Niwa Limbu

Spanish bishops offer access to the Pope for a minimum of €500,000

Spain’s bishops face scrutiny after a dossier revealed donation tiers offering varying levels of access to the Pope during his forthcoming visit
The Catholic Herald

Why more people are becoming Catholic this Easter

As more people enter the Catholic Church this Easter, Cardinal Vincent Nichols reflects on their search for belonging, beauty, silence and, above all, Jesus
Cardinal Vincent Nichols

Cuba announces Easter release of more than 2,000 prisoners

The Cuban government has announced an Easter prisoner release affecting 2,010 people as pressure from Washington and hardship on the island continue to mount
The Catholic Herald