- Cardinal Sako resigns as Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad
Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, whose resignation as the Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad has been accepted by Pope Leo XIV, issues a letter reflecting on his years of his ministry in Iraq, saying he…
- Vietnamese nuns serve leprosy affected victims, in faith and charity
As Hansen's disease continues to afflict thousands of people in Vietnam, religious sisters offer remarkable examples of hidden compassion and resilience.
- Good Shepherd Sisters warn civilians paying highest price in Middle East
The Good Shepherd Sisters warn that civilians in Lebanon and across the Middle East are paying the highest price, as violence escalates in Iran and the region.
- Synod releases Final Report of Study Group on women in the Church
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the third Final Report of the Study Groups, which is from Study Group No. 5 on 'Women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church.'<…
- Benki Piyãko, Brazilian indigenous spiritual leader awarded Niwano Peace Prize
The Niwano Peace Foundation announces its 43rd Niwano Peace Prize is awarded to Mr. Benki Piyãko, an Indigenous spiritual leader of the Ashaninka People in Brazil’s Amazon, internationally re…
- Ghana Catholic Bishops institute annual Mass towards the beatification of Cardinal Peter Dery
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has issued a pastoral directive to priests to celebrate Holy Mass on every year on the 7 Marchfor the cause of the beatification of the Servant of…
- Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace
Pope Leo XIV expresses his profound sorrow for the victims of bombings in the Middle East, especially children and Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, a Maronite priest killed in Lebanon.
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- Environmental representatives launch ‘Global Alliance’ at Laudato si’ Village
The Laudato si’ Center for Higher Education and the University of Notre Dame bring together academics and representatives from international organizations to pool knowledge and best practices …
- Aid to the Church in Need warns escalating violence threatens survival of Middle East Christians
Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN, said she fears for the Christian presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions and violence.
- NBC poll: Pope Leo XIV held in highest esteem among public personalities
A March NBC poll found that American voters hold Pope Leo XIV in highest esteem among other public personalities.
- Pope Leo expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing
Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite parish priest, was a revered leader among Christians in the area.
- Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago-inspired car
The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.”
- Archbishop Coakley extends ‘warmest welcome’ to new papal nuncio
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference also said he offers prayerful support to Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.
- ‘House of David,’ ‘The Chosen’ win big at the Movieguide Awards
The Movieguide Awards shines a light on faith-based and family-friendly TV shows and movies.
- Pakistani Christians join Muslims for Ramadan meals amid Iran war fallout
Church leaders and Muslim clerics shared Ramadan fast-breaking meals across six Pakistani dioceses this year as the overlap of Lent and Ramadan inspired joint prayers for peace.
- Ireland group calls for inquiry into deaths of 108 babies born alive after abortion
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
- “HOPE OF THE POOR” OBEYING GOD’S COMMAND TO CARE FOR THE LEAST (PART II)
In this week’s interview segment, I share Part II of my conversation with two amazing men, Craig Johring and Danny Leger, who are truly doing the Lord’s work of caring for the least of our bret…
- “HOPE OF THE POOR” OBEYING GOD’S COMMAND TO CARE FOR THE LEAST (Pt1)
Welcome to Vatican Insider on this Valentine’s Day weekend, half way through this 28-day month, the shortest month of the year! This weekend in the interview segment, I feature two amazing men, C…
- THE JOY OF THE CALL
in this week’s Vatican Insider American seminarians Patrick Ernst and Nicholas Monnin of the diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana. Both are in their second year of studies at the Pontifica…
- A FACT-FILLED, FUN-FILLED SPECIAL
In place of an interview segment this weekend on Vatican Insider, I’ve prepared a Special – a fact-filled, fun-filled feature I’m calling DID YOU KNOW THAT …? I’m going to focus on some …
- CARDINAL NEWMAN’S IDEAS ON EDUCATION LIVE ON AT HIS NAMESAKE UNIVERSITY
Join me again this week on Vatican Insider for a very special treat when Kathleeen Jagger, president of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, returns to VI in Part II of our conversation as we furt…
- A VISIT TO NEWMAN UNIVERSITY, NAMESAKE OF THE NEWEST DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Join me this week on Vatican Insider for a very special treat as my guest in the interview segment is Kathleeen Jagger, president of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. We met when she was in Rom…
- 1-11-26 - AMERICAN COUPLE MOVE TO ROME FOR A YEAR, SIGN UP AS JUBILEE VOLUNTEERS (PART II)
Welcome back to Vatican Insider on this second weekend of our brand NewYear! And what a week it was! Tuesday, January 6, the Church celebrated the feast of the Epiphany and the closing of the final…
- 1-4-26 - AMERICAN COUPLE MOVE TO ROME FOR A YEAR, SIGN UP AS JUBILEE VOLUNTEERS
Welcome to Vatican Insider on this first weekend of our brand NewYear! My guests this weekend can tell you all you need to know about that door ad many other things linked to the 2025 Jubilee of Ho…
Bonus: Ed's quandary
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd asks JD for advice. Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are…
Ep. 251: What’s next for Bishop Shaleta?
JD and Ed talk about the unprecedented arrest this week of Chaldean Catholic Bishop Emanuel Shaleta.Then, Ed plays a round of your new favorite Pillar Podcast game ‘Better Know a Currency.’This episode is brought to you by The Cristeros, a…
Bonus: Resounding gongs or clashing cymbals
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comHow can Christians be prophets in the modern world? Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage…
Bonus: The Bug
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comWatches and a bug.JD and Ed will record the rest of this week’s bonus episode early next week. Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your…
Ep. 250: Reasonable people, and a lack of conclusions
JD and Ed talk about the reassignment of a bishop in the Ivory Coast— and the lack of transparency around the reassignment.Then, they detail the case of a Chaldean Catholic bishop accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from…
Ep. 249: It is schism
The Society of St. Pius X released a batch of statements this week related to their plans to consecrate new bishops this summer, without a papal mandate.JD and Ed talk about the documents— specifically one titled ‘Annex II.’You can read…
- Church welcomes Nepal election landslide as new party sweeps out old guard
The Rastriya Swatantra Party won 125 of 165 directly elected seats in the March 5 vote, ending decades of coalition instability in the Himalayan nation.
- Pope Leo accepts resignation of arrested Chaldean Catholic bishop
Leo has appointed Bishop Saad Sirop Hanna to oversee the Catholic Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle of San Diego as apostolic administrator following the resignation.
- 7 key things to know about the Catholic Church in Algeria ahead of the pope’s visit
The first country Pope Leo XIV will visit during his Africa trip in April will be Algeria, a country where Christianity has ancient roots but Catholics constitute a small minority.
- A look at the spiritual works of mercy through the eyes of Mother Angelica
Mother Angelica — the foundress of EWTN — often spoke about the spiritual works of mercy in her television program “Mother Angelica Live.”
- Aid to the Church in Need warns escalating violence threatens survival of Middle East Christians
Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN, said she fears for the Christian presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions and violence.
- Pope Leo tackles topic of domestic abuse on International Women’s Day
Responding to a woman writing to the Vatican magazine Piazza San Pietro, Pope Leo decried violence against women and emphasized that educating young people in respect is the key to preventing it.
- NBC poll: Pope Leo XIV held in highest esteem among public personalities
A March NBC poll found that American voters hold Pope Leo XIV in highest esteem among other public personalities.
- Pope Leo expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing
Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite parish priest, was a revered leader among Christians in the area.
- Start today: St. Joseph novena in times of trouble
The traditional 9-day novena to St. Joseph begins March 10 in order to conclude on the vigil of his feast day. You can pray the Novena with this resource here: The resource includes texts drawn …
- The Organ Trail gives a family renewed faith and a new mission
Mark Scotch and his wife both grew up Catholic. According to Mark, Lynn’s faith was deeper, stronger; it wasn’t that he didn’t want to believe in the Church’s teaching, he was just more …
- Medjugorje, fewer Catholics: Bosnia-Herzegovina leaders meet Pope
On March 9, 2026, Pope Leo XIV received in an audience the members of the tripartite presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, composed of Croatian Željko Komšić, current chairman of the presiden…
- Can nations justify war by citing the Hebrew Bible?
When modern states invoke the Hebrew Bible to defend war, they usually make a simple move: ancient Israel fought enemies in the name of God, so nations today may do the same. The argument sounds…
- Prince William shows why it’s good to laugh at ourselves
We have all had those moments. You mishear someone’s name, call a person the wrong thing, or say something slightly ridiculous before realizing what has just happened. Most of us would quite h…
- The 4 men who make up Pope Leo’s inner circle
A Successor of Peter always has a very busy daily schedule that requires constant support and assistance. In order to keep things moving smoothly, they usually have an inner group of assistants …
- 17-year-old from Italy could be next millennial saint
The city of Milan is the beautiful home of St. Carlo Acutis, the saint of the popular online display of Eucharistic miracles. Recently the Archdiocese of Milan has officially opened another caus…
- Priest among those killed in Israeli bombing of Lebanon
Father Pierre el-Rahi, a Maronite Catholic priest from the village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon, was killed in an Israeli bombing on Monday, March 9. Four other people were wounded, according t…
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
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