Catholic News

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

Third Catholic Prayer for America gala draws surging crowds in Washington DC

The third Catholic Prayer for America Gala has taken place in Washington DC, bringing together high-profile speakers, political figures and Catholic activists as the event continues to grow in scale and influence
Niwa Limbu

Bishop Stock appointed to oversee Hallam amid reunification talks

Bishop Marcus Stock has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of Hallam following Bishop Ralph Heskett’s resignation, as consultations begin over a possible reunification with the Diocese of Leeds
The Catholic Herald

Leo XIV returns to the Apostolic Palace as tensions rise elsewhere

The move back into the papal apartments comes amid renewed strain from the Becciu case and questions surrounding Amoris Laetitia
Michael Haynes

Silent disco planned at church in cemetery where Beethoven is buried

A silent disco will take place inside a Catholic church at Vienna’s Central Cemetery, where Beethoven is buried
Thomas Edwards

10 years of Amoris Laetitia: Pope Leo XIV’s assessment

Pope Leo XIV has marked the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, praising its pastoral vision while avoiding its most contested passages
Niwa Limbu

Germany’s Catholic exodus continues under Synodal Way leadership

More than 300,000 Catholics left the Church in Germany in 2025, according to new figures from the bishops’ conference, as departures continue under the Synodal Way
The Catholic Herald

Jerusalem patriarch issues warning on war in the Middle East

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has warned against invoking God to justify conflict, saying war is driven by political interests and condemning the use of “pseudo-religious language” in the Middle East crisis
The Catholic Herald

SSPX sets out case for episcopal consecrations in new book sent to Italian bishops

The SSPX has written to every diocesan bishop in Italy, distributing a new book defending its plan for episcopal consecrations and arguing that a grave crisis in the Church justifies extraordinary action
The Catholic Herald