Catholic News from Around the World

Pope Leo recognises heroic virtues of six new Venerables
Pope Leo XIV has authorised decrees recognising the heroic virtues of two missionary bishops, Friedrich Kaiser Depel and Oreste Marengo; Margarita Bavosi, a consecrated laywoman of the Focolare …
Bishop Nykiel: Confession is not a place of judgement but a home of celebration
Bishop Krzysztof Józef Nykiel, the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, closes a two-day formation seminar in Rome dedicated to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and offers four practical guidel…
Pope: ‘Hearts of young people are longing to discover Christ’s love’
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Jesus Youth International Conference, and praises efforts to engage young people in the life of the Church by helping them discover Christ’s love.
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Lord's Day Reflection: The love commandment
As the Church celebrates the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “The love commandment.”
Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky
Ukraine and Russia confirm an agreement on a local ceasefire in Oleshky, where civilians face a severe food crisis. US mediation, involving First Lady Melania Trump, proved instrumental in secur…
Holy See at UN: Redirect arms spending towards integral human development
Archbishop Christophe El Kassis calls for resources devoted to weapons to be redirected towards people living in poverty, warning that rising military expenditure stands in stark contrast to urg…
Shevchuk brings ‘Ukraine’s prayers’ and list of prisoners to Pope Leo
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, thanking him for his appeals for peace and the Holy See’s humanitarian efforts on behalf of prisoners and chi…
Jordan: Shooting at Greek Orthodox church in Karak
Two gunmen open fire during a funeral service at a Christian place of worship in the south of the country. According to local media, ten people are injured, some seriously. Authorities have laun…

Denver archbishop responds to criticism over Trump prayer meeting: ‘I was being a Catholic priest’
Archbishop James Golka led a prayer during an Oct. 22 meeting at the Oval Office between Trump and over half a dozen of his fellow U.S. bishops.
Students for Life, Turning Point debate abortion in ‘Feminists Lied’ campus tour
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
How to face tragedy and still affirm God is your friend? The answer of a Venezuelan mother
Maria Elena Rocha recounts how despite the tragedy of losing her husband and two sons in last summer’s earthquake in Venezuela, her faith and trust in God still sustains her.
‘He died doing what he loved’: Memories of the Ecuadorian priest who died at the altar
The late Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari was described as a man “with a pure heart and a ready smile … he was always so very calm, patient, and tolerant.” asFather Patricio Sánchez
Suspect arrested after fire at Virgin Mary Church in Egypt’s Giza
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Central Giza saidaid no one was hurt after a fire was set inside the Church of the Virgin Mary in Giza.
Franciscans call for solidarity as haze from Indonesian fires blankets Southeast Asia
Ongoing air pollution and its effects were discussed at the assembly of the Franciscan Network for Peace and Integral Ecology in Asia, held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, earlier this month.
Korean bishops elect new president, approve guidelines on sexual violence
Korean bishops elect president, Church in Burundi supports over 80,000 refugees, Scotland Bishops’ Conference president steps back from duties, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.
Bishop Barron slams ‘clownish irrelevance’ of German Catholic academy in blistering statement
Controversy over Bishop Robert Barron's acceptance of a 2025 award from a German Catholic institution resurfaced this week.

YOUCAT Pt1
Welcome to a new edition of Vatican Insider this weekend when I present two special guests in the interview segment which, by the way, was interesting this week because we did it via Zoom. My gues…
Vatican Insider 101026 Bishop Daniel Thomas pt 2
Welcome to a new edition of Vatican Insider – lots of news this week, and some really great stories, and the best one may well be my conversation with a friend of many years, Bishop Daniel Thomas…
Bishop Daniel Thomas pt1
After years of promising to visit Toledo, my trip to Ohio finally happened on September 20th, spending 9 wonderful days (as you read on my blog yesterday) with friends of many years and making a lo…
Bishop Emmanuel Badejo pts 1 & 2
My guest on Vatican Insider this weekend so let me remind you that my guest in the interview segment is again Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo, Nigeria. A friend of many years, we spoke when he was in…
The Catacombs pt2
As you know, in recent weeks, for your travel and vacation time edification, I have been providing special reports on what is normally the interview segment of VI on what to see and do in and aroun…
The Catacombs pt 1
As you know, in recent weeks, for your travel and vacation time edification, I have been providing special reports on what is normally the interview segment of VI on what to see and do in and aroun…
Exploring the Vatican City State pt2
It’s summer and vacation time, of course, and in recent weeks, on what is normally the interview segment of VI, I’ve been providing glimpses into what one should see and how to visit various pl…
Exploring Vatican City State (Pt I)
It’s summer and vacation time, of course, and in recent weeks, on what is normally the interview segment of VI, I’ve been providing glimpses into what one should see and how to visit various pl…

Bonus: The gentlemanly thing to do

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comJD and Ed debate a coaching decision. Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure…

Ep. 283: Fr. Justin Fulton Sheen and the Motor City

JD and Ed talk about reports that AI is coming to the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Museum in Peoria, IL. Then, they talk about some news out of the Archdiocese of Detroit this week.This episode of the Pillar Podcast is brought…

Bonus: A podcast about a podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comFt. Wrestling Chat.Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your…

Ep. 282: Pope Leo’s cancer, and the last word on Amoris?

JD and Ed briefly recap their time at last week’s conference for the Canon Law Society of America. They talk about Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis and what it might mean for his pontificate. Then, they talk about Bishop…

On bridges, with Fr. James Martin

JD is joined by Father James Martin to talk about his work with Catholics who identify as gay, his new memoir, and more. Then, Fr. Martin plays a round of bridges ‘Yes or No?’This conversation was recorded July 8, 2026.This…

Bonus: Choices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comMany choices are being made.Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged…

Denver archbishop responds to criticism over Trump prayer meeting: ‘I was being a Catholic priest’
Archbishop James Golka led a prayer during an Oct. 22 meeting at the Oval Office between Trump and over half a dozen of his fellow U.S. bishops.
Students for Life, Turning Point debate abortion in ‘Feminists Lied’ campus tour
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
How to face tragedy and still affirm God is your friend? The answer of a Venezuelan mother
Maria Elena Rocha recounts how despite the tragedy of losing her husband and two sons in last summer’s earthquake in Venezuela, her faith and trust in God still sustains her.
‘He died doing what he loved’: Memories of the Ecuadorian priest who died at the altar
The late Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari was described as a man “with a pure heart and a ready smile … he was always so very calm, patient, and tolerant.” asFather Patricio Sánchez
Suspect arrested after fire at Virgin Mary Church in Egypt’s Giza
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Central Giza saidaid no one was hurt after a fire was set inside the Church of the Virgin Mary in Giza.
Franciscans call for solidarity as haze from Indonesian fires blankets Southeast Asia
Ongoing air pollution and its effects were discussed at the assembly of the Franciscan Network for Peace and Integral Ecology in Asia, held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, earlier this month.
Korean bishops elect new president, approve guidelines on sexual violence
Korean bishops elect president, Church in Burundi supports over 80,000 refugees, Scotland Bishops’ Conference president steps back from duties, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.
‘It’s what I’m called to do’: Montse Alvarado on her new Vatican role
Montse Alvarado will make history Nov. 1 as the first laywoman to serve as prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See.

‘Wonder of America’ promises time of grace
“The Wonder of America” is about to celebrate its 500th anniversary. This is the description given to the image of Our Lady left on the cloak of an Indigenous Mexican man in 1531 — Our…
Leo XIV warns against “digital solitudes”
Speaking to 1,200 educators gathered in Rome for an international congress on school and university ministry, organized under the Dicastery for Culture and Education led by Cardinal José Tolent…
Why the ideology of AI looks so much like religion
In 2017, Anthony Levandowski — former Google and Uber engineer, later convicted of trade-secret theft — filed paperwork in California to establish a religious organization. Its name was Way …
Priests’ generosity inspires big donor for New Zealand project
In July 2026, the New Zealand Diocese of Christchurch revealed designs for the new Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The country’s first cathedral to be built from the ground up in more than…
A World Cup trophy for the Virgin Mary
The World Cup trophy has undoubtedly enjoyed its fair share of champagne showers, victory parades, and enthusiastic kisses from jubilant players, but its latest outing in Spain was definitely a …
When the Virgin Mary saved St. Anthony Mary Claret from drowning
Many of the saints had a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother, calling upon her in their every need, relying on her for protection and help. Not only did they rely on her for their everyday needs…
Ukraine, Russia agree to humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn city
On Friday, October 23, the White House Office of the First Lady announced a temporary humanitarian ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for the beleaguered city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine. T…
Gunmen fire on Orthodox funeral procession in Jordan
At least seven people were killed by gunmen who opened fire this October 23 at a funeral procession being held at a Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud, in the Karak governorate in Jo…