Vatican News

The Sandman Vatican scene resurfaces, sparking fresh backlash

A controversial The Sandman scene depicting the Pope has resurfaced online, triggering fresh backlash despite not being new
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo's Easter Sunday message in full

In a world marked by injustice and grief, the resurrection proclaims a hope that does not fade
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV centres his Easter Vigil homily on peace, hope and the power of the Resurrection

Pope Leo XIV said Christ’s Resurrection reveals a divine love stronger than fear, conflict and death
Niwa Limbu

What Pope Leo’s Easter decisions reveal about his priorities

Liturgical decisions and curial appointments during Holy Week suggest that Leo is moving quietly but deliberately to mark a clear departure from recent Vatican patterns
Michael Haynes

Vatican confirms curial reshuffle with key diplomatic appointments

Pope Leo XIV names new nuncio to Italy and fills senior Curia roles after weeks of speculation
The Catholic Herald

Vatican Bank appoints François Pauly as president of supervisory board

The Vatican Bank has appointed former Rothschild director François Pauly as president of its Board of Superintendence, succeeding Jean-Baptiste Douville de Franssu after a decade of reform
Niwa Limbu

As Leo travels, old battles over the priesthood return

Public comments from Bishop Johan Bonny and Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich have sharpened questions about ordination to the priesthood just as Pope Leo faces a full ecclesial and diplomatic calendar
Michael Haynes

Pope Leo reaffirms male priesthood rooted in apostolic succession

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated that the priesthood is reserved to men, grounding it in apostolic succession and the Church’s divine constitution
The Catholic Herald

Vatican publishes new document on Anglican Ordinariates

The Vatican has published a new document on the Anglican Ordinariates, affirming their patrimony as a “precious gift” within the life of the Catholic Church
Niwa Limbu

Holy See appoints Bishop Anthony Randazzo as Prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts

Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, succeeding Archbishop Filippo Iannone after several months with the post vacant
The Catholic Herald