Pope Francis

Vatican drops SSPX pilgrimage from official Jubilee 2025 calendar

A sudden change to the Vatican’s Jubilee 2025 calendar raise fresh questions
Niwa Limbu

Pope Leo calls Chagossian exile a ‘grave injustice’

Pope Leo XIV meets Chagossians, urging justice and rightful return.
The Catholic Herald

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

England’s cardinal voters reduced to two

the number of english cardinals eligible to vote in a conclave has been reduced to two. on 22 august, cardinal timothy radcliffe turned 80, ...
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

Pope calls for Catholics to fast and pray on 22 Aug. for peace in Ukraine, Holy Land

Pope Leo also noted that this coming Friday marks when the Church will celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary
The Catholic Herald

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

Four British pilgrimages named for the Evangelists set up as part of 2025 Jubilee

A special multi-route walking pilgrimage has been established in England and Wales, which will converge at the Cathedral of St Barnabas for a celebration in September
The Catholic Herald

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