- Six million visitors to Notre Dame Cathedral in six months
After a five-year renovation following a fire, the Cathedral in Paris is projected to welcome 12 million visitors by the end of 2025.
- How to spend your holidays according to the popes
As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past popes have said about holidays.
- Côte d’Ivoire: Sisters of Our Lady of Peace celebrate Diamond Jubilee
The Congregation of religious sisters of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast this week concluded celebrations marking its 60 years of foundation with Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Ignace Bess…
- Sr. Becquart: New Synod document to foster exchange of gifts among local Churches
Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, speaks to Vatican News about the new document "Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod," h…
- Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue for a second day in Qatar
As the peace talks continue in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu travels to Washington D.C. to meet with US President Trump to further discussions.
- History and art of Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo
As Pope Leo XIV becomes the 16th Successor of Peter to take his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, we explore the town near Rome that has hosted the papal summer residence since the mid-1600s.<…
- Cardinal Tolentino appointed to Zayed Award judging committee
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education will be among the judges of the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. "I look forward to reviewing nominations," he says, "and to becoming…
- Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase
The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on…
- Catholic schools in spotlight as French abuse report fuels state oversight debate
Italy marks 100 years since death of Pier Giorgio Frassati as canonization nears
Prominent Catholic bioethics center in Oxford, England, shuttered amid financial strain
…After 20 years of gay marriage in Spain, ‘not impossible’ to rescind the law, expert says
Croatian bishops lead historic Sacred Heart consecration, marking 125th anniversary
British politician criticizes priest for refusing Communion over assisted dying vote
The cave in Subiaco where the Rule of St. Benedict was born
How the Loretto Community became a vibrant Catholic youth movement in Europe
BEHIND THE SCENES OF “THE CHOSEN” PT2This week we continue with the second part of the interview of 3 amazing cast members of the TV series, THE CHOSEN – Vanessa Benavente Mother Mary, Elizabeth Tabish -Mary Magdalen and George Xant…
BEHIND THE SCENES OF “THE CHOSEN” PT1This week I was blessed to interview 3 amazing cast members of the TV series, THE CHOSEN – Vanessa Benavente Mother Mary, Elizabeth Tabish -Mary Magdalen and George Xanthus as John The Apostle as…
VATICAN INSIDER CELEBRATES CGA, CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION (PT2)Welcome to Vatican Insider on another hot summer weekend in Rome and so many parts of the world! Relax, enjoy a cool drink and let me bring you the news and a great interview! After the news segmen…
VATICAN INSIDER CELEBRATES CGA, CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATIONWelcome to Vatican Insider on another exciting Jubilee weekend in a very hot Rome – the Jubilee of Sports with a lot of events in the agenda including the Mass on Sunday the 15th celebrated by Po…
MSGR. ROGER LANDRY: A PRIEST FOR ALL SEASONS (PT. 2)Please join me this weekend in the interview segment of Vatican Insider for Part II of my conversation with my very special friend and guest, Msgr. Roger Landry! If you watched EWTN television at a…
MSGR. ROGER LANDRY: A PRIEST FOR ALL SEASONS (PT. 1)What a guest I have for you this week on Vatican Insider in the interview segment! If you’ve watched EWTN television at any time this month – and very likely most every day since April 21st wh…
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY OF POMPEIIWelcome to Vatican Insider on another historic weekend – the second with our new Holy Father, American-born Augustinian, Pope Leo XIV. In fact, the inaugural Mass of his pontificate takes place o…
VATICAN INSIDER: AN AMERICAN COUPLE, IMMERSION IN TRUTH AND BEAUTY (PT2)Habemus Papam! History! A miracle! The first ever Pope, Successor to St Peter, Vicar of Christ, from The United States! Also, a word about my guests in the second part of my interview segment this …
- How a teenage boy became a ‘ninja fighting hunger’
…Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria
Catholic leaders, government officials offer condolences and support to Texas flood victims
Pope Leo XIV given 2 electric, eco-friendly ‘popemobiles’ for travel
2 sisters, Catholic school students, lost in Texas flood remembered for faith and kindness
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s incorrupt body to be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth
…EWTN launches new series on Catholic homesteading
Vatican’s synod office postpones reports on controversial issues
- O’Malley retires from Protection of Minors commission
Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, former archbishop of Boston, is retiring from the presidency of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors at the age of 81. Leo XIV has appointed …
- Anscombe Bioethics Centre closes due to financial issues
In a decision announced on July 2, 2025, the Catholic Trust of England and Wales has confirmed the closure of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre in Oxford. The Centre will cease operations on July 31…
- Syro-Malabar Church liturgical crisis resolved by compromise
Leo XIV has terminated the appointment of Archbishop Cyril Vasil’ as papal delegate to the Syro-Malabar Church, the Holy See Press Office announced on July 7, 2025. The Slovak Greek Cathol…
- Pope Leo implores us to do this one thing to truly hear God
In our super‑charged world it’s easy to forget that God still speaks — in fact, He speaks most often in the quiet voice of our hearts. As Pope Leo XIV recently reminded young pilgrims, eac…
- Catholic sisters found hand in hand after flash flood
People all over the world are watching Texas and following the news with heartbreak. We are praying for every soul affected by this devastating tragedy. One story in particular caught our attent…
- 3 Saints who overcame impostor syndrome
In a world where we’re constantly measuring ourselves — against others, against expectations, even against imagined versions of who we “should” be — it’s easy to feel like a fraud. M…
- A would-be actor who became a Capuchin, soon to be ordained a priest
The editor of Aleteia’s Slovenian edition shares this inspiring conversation. The places where interviews are conducted vary greatly. I’m certainly very grateful for this one. I could ha…
- Interview with Pope Leo XIV’s successor as Augustinian prior
Pope Leo XIV served for 12 years (from 2001 to 2013) as prior general of the Order of Saint Augustine. This religious congregation was founded in the 13th century and is headquartered a stone…
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
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