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."
John Prevost, a retired Midwestern high school principal, finds himself unexpectedly famous and inundated with requests after his younger brother, Robert Francis Prevost, became Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. The article details John's frustrations and the Pope's unique background and preparation for the papacy.
Pope Leo XIV formally broke ties with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, which rejected Vatican II reforms. Meanwhile, the Church of Saint Agnes in St. Paul, Minnesota, exemplifies peaceful coexistence between traditional Latin Masses and modern services, offering a model for church unity amid theological divides.
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.
梵蒂岡今天表示，一個天主教分離團體「聖庇護十世司鐸兄弟會」未取得教宗授權，擅自祝聖主教，此舉被視為裂教行為。羅馬教廷教義部已發布法令，將該團體神職人員與平信徒開除教籍，並警告全球天主教徒，該兄弟會所舉行的聖事皆屬非法且無效。
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four bishops without papal approval in Switzerland, defying Pope Leo XIV's appeal. This move reignites tensions with the Vatican and risks a broader schism within the Catholic Church.
Thousands gathered in Écône, Switzerland, for the ordination of four Catholic bishops from the controversial Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), defying Pope Leo XIV's appeal. The SSPX rejects Vatican II reforms and insists on Latin Mass, challenging Church unity.
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops in Econe, Switzerland, without his consent, risking schism and incurring automatic excommunication. The group cited 'sacred duty' to defend traditional Catholic faith, rejecting modernizing reforms.
美國副總統范斯表示，他不同意梵蒂岡的移民觀點，稱其「令人擔憂」。他強調大規模移民同樣會帶來受害者，並歡迎與反對美國移民政策的天主教領袖對話。
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.
Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) not to proceed with a planned bishop consecration, warning it could cause a schism and deprive faithful of sacraments. The SSPX, founded in opposition to Vatican II reforms, faces automatic excommunication if the act proceeds.
Pope Leo XIV's closed-door conference with world cardinals criticized the EU's selective application of international law in military invasions, reigniting debate on the Catholic Church's just war doctrine, with potential implications for global conflict resolution.
Former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski presented Pope Leo XIV with the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, adding to the pontiff's growing collection of team memorabilia and highlighting his lifelong fandom.
Pope Leo XIV will gather cardinals to redefine the Church's just war doctrine, deeming the traditional framework outdated for modern warfare. This move follows a spat with the US administration regarding the Iran conflict and aims to establish stricter conditions for war justification.
Pope Leo XIV will convene cardinals in Rome to revise the Church's just war doctrine, a move escalating tensions with the Trump administration following a spat over the Iran conflict. The Pope believes the traditional framework is outdated for modern warfare.
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 revealed he requested Pope Leo XIV visit North Korea and the DMZ during a meeting at the Vatican. The Pope reportedly responded positively, stating he would actively pursue the proposal.
天主教台中教區「聖采琪聯合弦樂團」受邀至梵蒂岡演出，並在教廷參加教宗公開接見活動。外交部長林佳龍表示，此次演出是「台灣文化在歐洲2026」系列活動的一部分，展現了音樂跨越語言的感染力，也讓更多人認識台灣。
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.
A South Korean cardinal stated that Pope Leo XIV's potential visit to North Korea depends on Pyongyang's invitation and conditions, emphasizing the Pope's willingness to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula.
President Lee Jae Myung met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday, seeking the Holy See's support for peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula. Lee is on his first European tour since taking office and also met with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong warning to people smugglers, demanding they cease their exploitation of migrants and repent for their actions. Speaking in Spain's Canary Islands, a key route for African migrants to Europe, Leo XIV condemned the "death routes" and the suffering they cause, emphasizing divine justice for those involved in human trafficking.
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain highlighted tensions with the far-right Vox party, whose leader Santiago Abascal champions Catholicism as Spanish identity. The Pope's speeches on migrants, war, and human dignity contradicted Vox's policies, creating discomfort for the party and potentially impacting upcoming elections.
