Vatican News

English bishops rally behind Pope Leo after Trump rebuke

Senior English clergy defend Pope Leo after Donald Trump’s attack, as Archbishop Wilson and others back the pontiff’s call for peace and criticise the president’s remarks
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo begins first Africa visit with programme in Algeria

Pope Leo XIV begins his first Apostolic Journey to Africa with meetings in Algeria, including civil authorities, religious leaders and the local Catholic community
The Catholic Herald

Pope sets two-day June consistory as cardinals prepare to meet again

New details reveal a revised schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory, with two full days of discussion planned
The Catholic Herald

Trump’s extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV

Trump launches a blistering attack on Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of weakness on crime and foreign policy and posting an image of himself as Christ
Niwa Limbu

Trump launches public attack on Pope Leo XIV

Trump accuses Pope Leo XIV of being “weak on crime” and posts an image of himself as Christ healing the sick, surrounded by eagles, fighter jets and the Statue of Liberty
Niwa Limbu

Pope Leo’s peace vigil to be lit by Assisi’s Lamp of Peace

Faithful from five continents will take part in Pope Leo XIV’s peace vigil, lighting candles from the flame that burns at the tomb of St Francis of Assisi
The Catholic Herald

What is the Vatican getting from its China deal?

Cardinal Parolin’s defence of the China agreement raises questions about what the Holy See has gained
Niwa Limbu

Pope names Milan-born priest to senior role at Pontifical Academy for Life

The Italian priest, who has coordinated the academy’s secretariat since 2016, now takes up one of its most senior posts
The Catholic Herald

US ambassador rejects claims over Vatican–Pentagon meeting

US ambassador to the Holy See says Cardinal Christophe Pierre dismissed reports of a tense Pentagon meeting as “fabrications” and denies any threats were made
The Catholic Herald

Will the Pope make a visit to the United States?

Plans for a US visit by the first American Pope appear increasingly uncertain amid diplomatic tensions
Thomas Edwards