Catholic News

Buffalo parish group petitions Vatican to investigate Bishop Michael Fisher

Save Our Buffalo Churches has asked the Holy See to examine Bishop Fisher’s leadership, alleging mismanagement of the abuse settlement process, claims the diocese strongly rejects
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo’s much-needed call for peace amid Iran crisis at Angelus address

The Holy Father called for peace amid escalating international conflicts, including the crisis with Iran, and invoked the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Herald

In full: unpublished letter reveals Benedict XVI’s final reflections on prayer and the future of faith

A previously unpublished 2021 letter by Pope Benedict XVI offers a concise but theologically rich meditation on Christian prayer, the Eucharist and the place of faith in an uncertain future
Niwa Limbu

Pope Leo XIV said to be preparing first major Curia reshuffle

Reports in the Italian press suggest Pope Leo XIV is considering a series of senior curial appointments that would mark the first significant reorganisation of Curial leadership since his election
The Catholic Herald

German bishops adopt text of ‘Synodal Conference’

The German Bishops’ Conference has adopted statutes for a permanent Synodal Conference and sent them to Rome for recognition, setting up a decisive Vatican judgement on the future of the post-Synodal Way structure
Niwa Limbu

Is the election of Bishop Wilmer yet another blow to the German Church?

Supporter of the Synodal Way and advocate of structural reform, Bishop Heiner Wilmer SCJ has been chosen to lead the German Bishops’ Conference following the conclusion of Bishop Georg Bätzing’s term
Niwa Limbu

Vatican confirms papal trips for this year

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will undertake a series of apostolic journeys this spring and early summer, marking an intensive period of international travel in the coming months
The Catholic Herald

Mexican archbishop calls for peace after death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’

Cardinal Aguiar has urged national unity, prayer and renewed commitment to justice after a major military operation in Jalisco left cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes dead and triggered widespread unrest
The Catholic Herald

Excommunicated Spanish nuns return to the Church

After a period of conversion, the Archbishop of Burgos announced the return of the sisters who had broken away from Rome in May 2024
Thomas Edwards

From Anglican priesthood to Catholic communion

After decades of Anglican ministry and theological formation, Robin Ward reflects on the long journey that led to his reception into the Catholic Church
Robin Ward