Vatican News

Pope makes baseball fans proud by catching doll thrown from crowd

pope leo xiv has demonstrated his us roots as an ardent white sox baseball fan after making a one-handed catch of a cloth doll thrown at him...
The Catholic Herald

Scotland sees 80 per cent rise in abortions for unborn babies with Down’s syndrome

last year saw a 15 per cent increase in abortions for babies with down’s syndrome in scotland, according to new figures. public health scotl...
The Catholic Herald

Rebel nuns with no time for Vatican II embrace entrepreneurism to survive

rocio opens the door. “there’s nothing left in the shop and the others are still clearing up lunch. they can’t talk now and we haven’t eaten...
Julia Hayley

Thought for Ascension Day

“and he led them out as far as bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. while he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried...
Fr David Howell

Pope confronts fresh violence and ‘lifeless bodies of children’ in Ukraine and Gaza

pope leo xiv has "forcefully" appealed for an end to hostilities in both ukraine and gaza, asking for dialogue to ensure the cessation of vi...
Elise Allen

Scotland’s annual abortion numbers break record again

abortion statistics released yesterday show that the number of abortions carried out in scotland in 2024 was the highest number on record. t...
The Catholic Herald

Ancient relic of early martyr found in Dublin school sparks Vatican investigation

archives at the vatican are currently being scoured after the recent discovery in a secondary school in north dublin of what is believed to ...
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV’s first weeks: abuse, finances and fences to mend

a quick look at the first appointments and audiences at the outset of a new papacy offers a small insight into the new system and indicates ...
Elise Allen

Papabile cardinal explains his relief at not becoming pope

one of the cardinals who was considered a strong contender to be elected as the new pope to replace pope francis has spoken about his relief...
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV formally installed as Bishop of Rome

rome – pope leo xiv sunday paid visits to the papal basilicas of st. john lateran, where he was formally installed as bishop of rome, and st...
Elise Allen