Holy See

Cardinal Duka to represent pope at Gdańsk archdiocese centenary

cardinal dominik duka o.p. has been asked by pope leo to stand as papal envoy for the centenary of the archdiocese of gdańsk, north poland. ...
Niwa Limbu

Brian Burch sworn in as US ambassador to the Holy See

Brian Burch has been confirmed as United States Ambassador to the Holy See after a rare narrow Senate vote, marking one of the most contentious appointments to the Vatican in recent memory.
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Burke received in audience by Pope Leo XIV

his eminence cardinal raymond leo burke was warmly received in a private audience by pope leo xiv at the vatican this morning, 22 august 202...
Niwa Limbu

Pope Leo XIV poised to make Lebanon his first foreign visit

The visit could spotlight Lebanon’s role in peace and dialogue
The Catholic Herald

Up to 8,000 members of SSPX Jubilee pilgrimage parade in Vatican

The special occasion marks a rare moment of visible accord between SSPX and the Vatican following long-running tensions
The Catholic Herald

Protest at French church after FSSP clergy removed by bishop

Banners hang from railings around Notre-Dame de Valence as protests continue against what is viewed as diocese suppression of the FSSP-run church
Niwa Limbu

Vatican approves new liturgical calendar and patron saints for Arabian Peninsula

The decision marks a historic moment for Catholics in the region, acknowledging the deep roots of Christianity in a land often overlooked in the broader history of the Church
The Catholic Herald

Spain and Vatican finally reach agreement over Nuncio appointment

The Spanish government has finally unblocked the appointment of the Holy See’s new Apostolic Nuncio after months of diplomatic delay
Niwa Limbu

Pope Leo to share papal apartments with ‘flatmates’

In what appears a historical first for the modern era, the pontiff will share the papal apartments with a select group when he moves in later this year
The Catholic Herald

Leo XIV rejects Pachamama-style ecology in Amazon message

on 18 august 2025, a telegram from the vatican secretariat of state reached bogotá, where the bishops of the ecclesial conference of the ama...
Niwa Limbu