Pope Francis

Pope Leo back in Vatican after summer break

Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome on Tuesday night at the conclusion of his summer break in the nearby town of Castel Gandolfo.
The Catholic Herald

‘Render Unto Caesar’: Church in England and Wales publishes taxation guide for Catholics

The Department for Social Justice of the Catholic Bishops’Conference of England and Wales has published a document on taxation called 'Render Unto Caesar' that offers perspectives on taxation fromCatholic social thought and teaching.
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo honours Apollo 11 anniversary with call to Buzz Aldrin

The Holy Father marked the Apollo 11 anniversary by visiting the Vatican Observatory and speaking with astronaut Buzz Aldrin via video call.
The Catholic Herald

Netanyahu calls Pope after Gaza church strike as Vatican condemns “unsustainable” war

pope leo xiv spoke to israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu on friday evening, after a tank struck the only catholic church in gaza, kil...
Charles Collins

Jacob Rees‑Mogg calls Latin Mass hatred “the peculiarity of a few ageing liberals”

jacob rees‑mogg, the member of parliament for north east somerset from 2010 to 2024, has described hatred of the latin mass as a “peculiarit...
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo issues statement following attack on Gaza Catholic church

in a telegram sent on behalf of pope leo by cardinal secretary of state pietro parolin, his holiness expressed deep sorrow for the loss of l...
The Catholic Herald

405 men to be ordained in the USA in 2025

According to CARA, 405 U.S. men will be ordained in 2025, with 80% diocesan and 20% religious order ordinands.
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo calls for ‘path to unity’ during meeting with Orthodox and Catholic pilgrims from the U.S.

pope leo xiv pledged to “pursue the path of unity and fraternal charity” during a meeting in castel gandolfo with orthodox and catholic cler...
Charles Collins

Gaza Catholic church attacked in Israeli raid

Israeli strike hits Gaza’s only Catholic church; priest injured, four seriously wounded, two women reportedly killed.
Thomas Edwards

Pope praises Italian military at Mass in Castel Gandolfo

Remembering the anniversary of the proclamation of the Virgo Fidelis – Faithful Virgin – as the patroness of the Italian military police, Pope Leo XIV praised their dedication for helping those in “dangerous conditions”.
Charles Collins