Vatican News

The Sept. 15 murder of Father Román de la Cruz Hernández was likely perpetrated by organized crime and is not an isolated incident but forms part of a pattern of fear and intimidation.

Although church attendance is low and the society is quite s quite secularized, the president of Uruguay’s bishops’ conference believes Pope Leo’s visit will give a boost to the country’s spiritual renewal.

Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, a well-known speaker, podcast host, and author, said she is discerning the establishment of a new religious community called Friends of the Bridegroom.

Bishop Garcia asked for prayers for the man who was shot and “all who have been involved,” asking for government authorities to be “transparent and honest about what occurred.”

Pope Leo XIV will present the award to Cavadini at the Vatican on Dec. 19.

During his Sept. 25–28 visit to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, Leo’s approach to sharing the Catholic Church’s teaching on political and social issues will be highly watched.

The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics.

Counterdemonstrators threw paint at a pro-life information stall as Germany's March for Life filled the streets of two cities for the fourth year running.

Despite there being no federal law regulating home schooling, the parents have been fined and ordered by a court to enroll four of their children in a traditional school, a ruling they are appealing.

The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik is working to preserve the living witness of a people rooted in their homeland for nearly two millennia.

If every Catholic candidate were to win, the number of Catholic governors would climb from 20 to 22.

The discussion focuses on the question “What are we building, for whom, and who will inherit it?”

The longtime Vatican journalist and writer received the award in Ostrowiec, Poland, on Sept. 21.

Organizers have launched legal proceedings after authorities barred the annual pro-life march from the Zurich city center for a sixth consecutive year.

The pontiff held an audience with the Federation of Capuchin Poor Clare Nuns of Italy on Sept. 21.

Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign.

The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and hold three prayer vigils with young people.

The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history.

The Holy Tunic will travel almost four miles from Argenteuil, France, to the pope’s youth vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

Following Pope Leo’s lead and building on the legacy of St. Frances Cabrini, who opened orphanages among the migrant population, U.S. bishops are drawing attention to the needs of migrant children.

The Global Rosary for Peace will take place Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II.

A diocesan bishop will usually undertake a lengthy investigation and administrative process when responding to misconduct or abuse allegations.

In his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the pontiff reflected on the parable of the vineyard workers, saying God’s generosity overturns human calculations of merit and reward.

While the Catholic Church is often viewed from a Latin rite prism, it also includes 23 Eastern Churches that are in full communion as part of the one Catholic fold.

A prayer pilgrimage from Byblos to Annaya aims to offer solidarity and hope to Christians in southern Lebanon.

The Baltimore archbishop gave the keynote address to the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious meeting in Missouri.

The holy day for Jews involves fasting and atonement and is held in late September or early October.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

The Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has called for prayer and fasting on December 8 for the success of the country’s general elections, calling on Nigerians to prepare spiritually for the polls.

After appearing on “Farmer Wants a Wife,” John Sansone is using his growing social media platform to share relatable Catholic content and encourage others in their faith.

Two Louisiana Catholic moms with special-needs kids felt isolated so they founded a support ministry that has since transformed communities and brought families back to Mass.

The Word on Fire founder clarifies the call to evangelize, defends his nonpartisan advisory role on religious liberty, and warns of resurgent communism.

“We pray for an end to the hatred and threats of violence that have become so regrettably prevalent on social media,” an archdiocesan spokesperson said.

The priest did not witness a Eucharistic miracle but felt “the weight of God’s power coming down upon the altar, and I felt the heaviness of Jesus’s substantial presence in the chalice in my hands.”

Archbishop John Wester urged the faithful to develop an “appreciation for the gift of water” amid major ecological challenges in the region.

A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer.

The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace.

The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in May 2025.

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 17.

The Trump administration is highlighting its efforts on the faith front, including protecting religious liberty, defending houses of worship, expanding school choice and restoring biological truth.

A U.K. bill may soon change historic law, an inquiry into the death of a Catholic father in Ireland concludes, Asian digital missionaries urged to be responsible, and more in this world news roundup.

The legal settlement ensures that Jessica Bates’ religious views will not be a factor in determining whether she can adopt children.

The priest was found dead with gunshot wounds along a stretch of highway. The local bishop urged people not to speculate about the crime and denounced the ongoing violence in the country.

The U.S. government has been sending and continues to send millions of dollars of humanitarian aid to be distributed by Caritas Cuba, thus bypassing the communist regime.

Dr. Gregory Popcak addresses the unique layer of spiritual guilt that Catholic mothers often experience when struggling with mental health post-childbirth.

The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.

The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16.

The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York.

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.

The Diocese of Phoenix teams up with the University of Mary to support seminarians and Catholic counselors, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup.