Vatican News

King Charles and Pope Leo to pray together in historic first since 1534

King Charles III will next week become the first British monarch since the Reformation to pray publicly with the Pope when he visits the Vatican for an official state visit with Queen Camilla
The Catholic Herald

Reflections on the death of the Duchess of Kent

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, who died on 4 September aged 92, was the first senior member of the British royal family to convert to Catholicism since Princess Ena of Battenberg
Serenhedd James

Fr Josef Grünwidl to become next Archbishop of Vienna

The appointment brings to an end a period of uncertainty for one of Europe’s most historic sees
Niwa Limbu

British peers pushing to overturn abortion up to birth clause

A significant attempt to undo a controversial clause allowing abortion up to birth was mounted in the UK Parliament this week
The Catholic Herald

Mortal remains of Saint Francis to go on public display in Assisi

The historic event – occurring for the first time – is taking place as part of the commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the saint's death
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Cupich to Vatican City governing commission

The Archbishop of Chicago joins the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, a key body overseeing the governance and administration of the Holy See’s sovereign territory.
The Catholic Herald

On the feast of St Hedwig

A duchess turned saint, St Hedwig of Silesia shows how the Church gave women influence and dignity centuries before modern society caught up.
Thomas Edwards

Pope Leo XIV receives unusual gift from Poland

A recent presentation at the Vatican has drawn attention for its symbolism and unexpected nature, continuing a long tradition of distinctive offerings made to the papacy.
The Catholic Herald

Report claims Opus Dei faces sweeping reform

A report by InfoVaticana alleges that the Holy See is preparing to restructure Opus Dei into separate clerical and lay bodies, a move that could end the unified model established by St José María Escrivá.
Niwa Limbu

Leo XIV steadying the ship of the Church

Thomas Edwards on the first major biography of Pope Leo, based on interviews with Elise Allen.
Thomas Edwards