Catholic News from Around the World

• Pope ends Naples vist urging the city to become a ‘workshop of peace'

  At the conclusion of his pastoral visit to Pompeii and Naples on the first anniversary of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV calls for a renewed commitment to a peace rooted in justice, solidarity, a…

  
• Pope in Naples: Church must offer closeness amid inequalities and difficulties

  In an address to the clergy and religious of the Church in Naples, Pope Leo XIV encourages the faithful to bear witness to Christ when confronting the difficult realities affecting the southern …

  
• Venice Biennale: Patti Smith inaugurates the Holy See Pavilion

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• Churches under attack in southern Lebanon

  In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient, we look at the attacks on Christian communities in southern Lebanon.

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• Pope in Pompeii: May God calm fratricidal hatred and enlighten world leaders

  As he celebrates Mass in the Italian city of Pompeii, Pope Leo XIV recalls the many wars afflicting nations and prays that God’s overflowing mercy may fill our hearts and world with peace.

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• Pope in Pompeii: Trust always in Jesus, our friend who never rejects us

  At the beginning of his pastoral visit to Pompeii, Pope Leo XIV meets with a charitable organization assisting those in need, urging them to always trust in Jesus and let His Word inspire their …

  
• The ‘Son of Saint Augustine’ who became Pope

  A member of the Order of Saint Augustine, Pope Leo XIV lives the charism of the Augustinian family through his search for God, his commitment to fraternity, and his service to the Church.

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• Pope Leo's catechesis on Second Vatican Council: 'North Star' guiding Church

  In fourteen catecheses on the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV presents Vatican II as the Church’s enduring “North Star,” calling Catholics to rediscover its documents as a living guid…

  

• Spanish bishops: ‘We cannot simply stand by and watch the ship sink’

  In Spain, only about 8 million of the country’s 45 million inhabitants attend Mass regularly on Sundays.

  
• Bransfield, ex-Wheeling-Charleston bishop accused of misconduct, dies at 82

  An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds.

  
• ‘Their very existence is at stake’: Catholic organizations mobilize for Lebanon’s Christians

  Christians in southern Lebanon have paid a heavy price in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel but have been sustained through the support of Catholic organizations and initiatives.

  
• New release seeks to revive St. Bartolo Longo’s ‘Fifteen Saturdays’ devotion

  Ahead of the pope's May 8 visit to Pompeii, Italy, the hometown of the saint who promoted the "Fifteen Saturdays" devotion, a new book seeks to reintroduce people to this "forgotten Marian devotion."

  
• U.S. bishops recount year since Pope Leo XIV’s election

  “I really had to do a double take, because conventional wisdom has been that there will never be a pope from the United States,” said Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski of St. Louis.

  
• ‘Families fight, but family is forever’: Pope Leo’s brother says the brothers limit political talk

  Pope Leo's older brother John Prevost said he and his brothers limit political topics when they speak each week, but there is that "brother connection."

  
• India’s religious liberty on ‘downward trajectory,’ commission says

  “Religious freedom in India is abysmal," U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Vice Chair Asif Mahmood said at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

  
• Commission sees opportunities to expand targeted sanctions on religious liberty offenders

  The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom recommended targeted sanctions against the Taliban, Iraqi militias, and government officials in Nicaragua, Nigeria, China, and Russia.

  

• Ashley and John Noronha pts 1 & 2

  Anyone in Rome with even a remote link to the Church – people working in the Vatican, the Roman Curia, our seminary here in Rome, etc – will have at some point crossed paths with Ashley and Joh…

  
• A SWISS GUARD, AN MBA, CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

  Welcome to Vatican Insider at an exciting time for Pope Leo as we follow him in Africa on his third international apostolic trip, traveling in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. He re…

  
• A PILGRIMAGE WITH THE VIA LUCIS

  This week, in what is normally the interview segment of Vatican Insider, I bring you on a pilgrimage with the Via Lucis! After the news segment, stay tuned for the special story about the Via Lucis…

  
• THE CHURCH IN NIGERIA WITH BISHOP BADEJO (Pt1)

  Welcome to Vatican Insider on this Palm Sunday weekend. A beautiful, solemn Holy Week now awaits us – just a week away from the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior! After t…

  
• “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 …

  

• Catholic Church leaders in Africa reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s first year

  African bishops highlighted the pope's trip to Africa as a defining moment of his ministry as well as the pontiff's emphasis on dialogue, reconciliation, missionary outreach, justice, and peace.

  
• Spanish bishops: ‘We cannot simply stand by and watch the ship sink’

  In Spain, only about 8 million of the country’s 45 million inhabitants attend Mass regularly on Sundays.

  
• PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Pompei and Naples in Italy

  The Holy Father marked the first anniversary of his pontificate on May 8 by visiting the historic cities in southern Italy.

  
• Leo XIV makes Marian pilgrimage on 1-year anniversary as pope

  Pope Leo XIV traveled around 150 miles south of Rome to the Italian cities of Pompei and Naples on the first anniversary of his election.

  
• Bransfield, ex-Wheeling-Charleston bishop accused of misconduct, dies at 82

  An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds.

  
• ‘Their very existence is at stake’: Catholic organizations mobilize for Lebanon’s Christians

  Christians in southern Lebanon have paid a heavy price in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel but have been sustained through the support of Catholic organizations and initiatives.

  
• New release seeks to revive St. Bartolo Longo’s ‘Fifteen Saturdays’ devotion

  Ahead of the pope's May 8 visit to Pompeii, Italy, the hometown of the saint who promoted the "Fifteen Saturdays" devotion, a new book seeks to reintroduce people to this "forgotten Marian devotion."

  
• Pope Leo XIV’s first year: 10 powerful moments

  On May 8, 2025, the world was introduced to Cardinal Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV. One year later, we look at some of the most significant events and powerful moments of his first year as pope.

  

• New shrine in honor of first African American priest in the U.S.

  The Diocese of Springfield plans to dedicate a shrine for Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first known African American priest in the United States. A Catholic church that closed in 2020 will …

• Pope’s brother: “Families fight, but family is forever”

  A year into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV unexpectedly has become something of a lightning rod, drawing public criticism from some — including the U.S. president — while others credit him wi…

• Leo XIV is marking his 1st anniversary with Our Lady

  On the occasion of the first anniversary of his pontificate, Leo XIV is in Pompeii and Naples on Friday, May 8, participating in the traditional supplication to Our Lady of the Rosary. This visi…

• The millionaire beauty entrepreneur becoming a priest

  At first glance, the story of Scott Borba sounds almost too cinematic to be true. A former model, actor, beauty entrepreneur, and co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, he spent years immersed in the w…

• Pope promotes power of the Rosary in Pompeii on 1st anniversary

  Marking the first anniversary of his pontificate on May 8, 2026, Leo XIV is spending the day in Pompeii, at the Marian shrine he already mentioned on the day of his election. There, he described…

• Pope Leo XIV: “I urge everyone to read books”

  Pope Leo XIV marked the centenary of the Vatican Publishing House by offering a warm and timely defense of books in an age shaped by speed, screens, and ideological division. Speaking on May 7, …

• Leo XIV’s US bishops: 42% immigrants, 16 under 60 years old

  Since his election on May 8 last year, Pope Leo XIV has named numerous bishops to fill posts around the world, also in the USA. Before becoming pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost was himself in charg…

• Why St. Bartolo Longo chose May 8 to honor Mary in Pompeii

  A much-celebrated feast in Italy has been given global attention ever since Pope Leo XIV was elected on the same day and mentioned it during his opening address to the world, when he said: Today…

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