A 42-year-old priest has been ordained as bishop for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng, China, filling a nearly two-decade vacancy. The ordination, presided over by Bishop Paul Meng Qinglu, was conducted under the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, following a previous bishop's ordination without papal mandate.
Pope Leo XIV's collection of speeches and writings, "Maps of Hope," has been certified as human-authored by Australian company Proudly Human, less than two months after the Pope declared AI a major threat to humanity in his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas."
David Willey, a distinguished BBC foreign correspondent with over 50 years of experience, has passed away at the age of 93. Known for his extensive reporting from Rome as the BBC's Vatican correspondent, he covered five papacies and was recognized with an OBE for his contributions to broadcast journalism.
Five women have accused Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero of Rabat of sexual assault. The Spanish-born cleric denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with a Vatican inquiry into the allegations, which include inappropriate physical contact and prolonged embraces.
The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests for consecrating new bishops without papal consent. The Holy See warned faithful adhering to the SSPX face similar sanctions, potentially affecting thousands.
The Vatican has excommunicated four bishops and two other bishops from the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X (SPPX) for consecrating bishops without papal approval. The group's formal followers are also declared schismatic and excommunicated.
The Vatican has declared the Society of St Pius X (SSPX) in schism after the group defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without papal approval. The Vatican's doctrinal office stated that the bishops and adherents are excommunicated and their sacraments illicit.
The Vatican has excommunicated the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining bishops without Pope Leo's consent, creating a schism. The decision also invalidates sacraments performed by SSPX priests and reverses previous concessions.
The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its members after the group ordained four bishops without Pope Leo's approval. This follows a history of tension over SSPX's rejection of Vatican II reforms.
The Vatican has imposed excommunication and schism on the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and its formal adherents after the group consecrated four bishops in Switzerland without papal authorization, annulling past concessions.
The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests for consecrating new bishops without papal consent. The Vatican warned faithful adhering to the SSPX also face excommunication and invalidated sacraments administered by SSPX priests.
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X and warned that lay believers adhering to the group face the same fate. This action follows the group's consecration of four new bishops, defying Pope Leo's plea.
Vice President JD Vance publicly stated his disagreement with the Vatican's views on immigration, calling them "troubling" during a Fox News interview. This comes amid Pope Leo's repeated criticisms of Donald Trump's immigration policies.
A traditionalist Catholic faction, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), plans to consecrate four bishops without papal consent, risking schism and excommunication. Pope Leo XIV warned against the act, calling it a "sin of extreme gravity." The SSPX cites a "state of necessity" to minister to its faithful, maintaining it upholds true church tradition.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Sister Alessandra Smerilli, an economist, to lead the Vatican office for migrants, environment, and development. He also urged a traditionalist Catholic group to abandon plans to consecrate bishops without papal consent, calling it a schismatic act.
The Society of St Pius X (SSPX), a far-right Catholic sect, plans to ordain its own bishops on July 1st, risking excommunication and schism with the Vatican. Pope Leo has appealed against the move, which stems from fundamental disagreements over Vatican II reforms.
Pope Leo XIV issued a major teaching warning about AI's threats to labor, war, and the environment. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah's presence at the Vatican ceremony sparked questions about the AI company's alignment with the Pope's concerns, especially regarding job displacement and environmental impact, despite some shared views on AI in warfare.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung invited Pope Leo XIV to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027, creating an opportunity for peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula. A papal visit to North Korea, though challenging, could foster dialogue where diplomacy has failed.
VP JD Vance criticizes Vatican officials in his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," for their "trite platitudes" on migration. He felt their moral guidance lacked specificity and was afraid of controversy.
In his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," Vice President JD Vance criticizes Vatican officials, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin, for offering "trite platitudes" on migration. Vance felt the Vatican was unwilling to specify its issues with U.S. immigration policy, calling it "unsettling" and "afraid of saying something controversial."
Former Italian army general Roberto Vannacci is launching his "Futuro Nazionale" party, challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership within the conservative bloc and potentially destabilizing her government ahead of the 2027 general election.
The article traces the Vatican's evolving stance on Catalan identity and independence movements, from John Paul II's perceived coldness to Benedict XVI's gestures and Francis's cautious approach, highlighting the political context of each pontificate.
Pope Leo has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president of EWTN News, as the first lay woman to lead the Vatican's communications department, a significant move continuing Pope Francis's efforts to increase female leadership within the church.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a Mexican-American media executive and EWTN News president, to lead the Vatican's communications department. This move signals a reform effort for the Holy See's global messaging.
