The Latest Breaking News from the Catholic Church

Pope confirms when millennial saint Carlo Acutis will be canonised

Acutis died at the age of 15 in 2006 after a brief battle with leukaemia

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help

Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest school dropout rates and a driving factor is that parents are being crushed by unpredictable school fees

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Pope meets with child protection advisory board amid survivor calls for zero tolerance on abuse

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission for the first time amid questions about his past handling of abuse and demands from survivors that he enact a true zero tolerance for abuse policy across the Catholic Church

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

How the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV could influence the world economy

The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century.

Euronews · May 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass Sunday is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

LGBTQ+ flags, 'wokeness' and sexual abuse coverups: The misinformation already targeting the pope

Just as his predecessor was a prime target for fake news, Pope Leo XIV has been hit with various false claims on social media and elsewhere.

Euronews · May 16, 2025

Vatican Reveals Why Only These 7 Women Are Permitted To Wear White Outfits When Meeting With The Pope

Here are the seven women who are allowed to wear white when meeting the pope — and the reasons behind it.

Bored Panda · May 15, 2025

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to bridge divisions in the Catholic Church

The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, while those more conservative seek a traditionalist approach.

Euronews · May 13, 2025

A pope of the people?

Those who know Pope Leo XIV best say he's likely to continue efforts to liberalize the Catholic Church

Salon · May 13, 2025