Catholic News

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

Cardinal says Church cannot “continue to exist” without women’s ordination

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich has said he “cannot imagine” the Church continuing to exist if women remain excluded from ordained ministry
The Catholic Herald

Vatican prosecutor moves to challenge appeal ruling in Cardinal Becciu case

The Vatican’s Promoter of Justice has “reserved the right to appeal” a ruling that found serious disclosure failures in the trial of Cardinal Angelo Becciu, keeping the legal dispute open
Niwa Limbu

Cardinal Pizzaballa announces major changes to Holy Week amid war in Jerusalem

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has outlined major changes to Holy Week amid war in the region
The Catholic Herald

Belgian bishop outlines intention to ordain married men by 2028

Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp has set out plans to ordain married men to the priesthood, citing collapsing vocations in Belgium
The Catholic Herald

Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed amid regional escalation ahead of Holy Week

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been closed for weeks following military escalation between Israel and Iran, raising concerns over access to one of Christianity’s holiest sites during Holy Week
Thomas Edwards

Nigerian bishops: “No one is safe in Nigeria today” as they meet with the Holy Father

Nigerian bishops have told the Holy Father that “no one is safe” as violence, killings and kidnappings continue to target Christians across the country
The Catholic Herald