U.S.-Iran talks collapse as Vance cites nuclear impasse and Catholic leaders call for peace
U.S.-Iran peace talks collapsed on Sunday after a 21-hour marathon session, with Vice President JD Vance blaming Iranʼs…
At Washington Mass for peace, Cardinal McElroy condemns Iran war as immoral
Washington Archbishop Cardinal Robert McElroy celebrated a Mass for peace on April 11 at the Cathedral of St.…
Media narrative about nuncio’s Pentagon meeting untrue, Vatican says
The Vatican on Friday said the narrative in some media outlets about a meeting at the Pentagon between…
Catholic support for President Donald Trump drops below 50% amid Iran war
President Donald Trump was elected in 2024 with support from a majority of Catholic voters, but a poll…
Threat against entire people of Iran ‘is not acceptable,’ Pope Leo XIV says
Pope Leo XIV renewed his forceful appeal for an end to war and urged an embrace of dialogue,…
Israeli police block cardinal, custos from entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre
In an incident described as unprecedented, Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, along with…
Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said priestly ministry in the Catholic Church, entrusted only to men, is understood…
Pope Leo XIV calls bishops to Rome to discuss families, ‘Amoris Laetitia’ in October
VATICAN CITY — Ten years after Pope Francis issued a controversial document on families, Pope Leo XIV will…
Pope Leo XIV expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow over the death of a priest in southern Lebanon, a victim…
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified
The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, that the cause…
Pope Leo XIV proclaims ‘Special Year of St. Francis’
By Almudena MartÃnez-Bordiú Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 pm Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of…
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Jan 11, 2026 / 09:00 am Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the…