'It fills me with joy': Pope Leo XIV confirms his trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru

The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the Nov. 6-17, 2026 apostolic journey will proceed according to the previously published program.

Archdiocese of New York will pay out $800 million in sexual abuse settlement

Archbishop Hicks said the settlement puts the archdiocese "on the verge of being able to … bring some measure of healing and reconciliation to all victim-survivors."

For first time in 500 years, pope and king of England bestow religious titles on each other

King Charles III was given the title royal confrater and Pope Leo XIV was given the title papal confrater.

Pope Leo sends condolences on the death of longtime Church diplomat and cardinal from Sicily

Cardinal Paolo Romeo served in the diplomatic service of the Holy See for nearly four decades before being appointed archbishop of Palermo, Sicily.

Polish bishops oppose abortion bills, name historian to lead abuse commission

The bishops oppose a policy that "does not build but destroys," Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda said, as historian Piotr Franaszek takes the helm of the Church's abuse commission.

Pope Leo XIV: Cultivate charity to heal our divisions

The pontiff held a private audience on Monday with the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret.

Vatican sends new humanitarian mission to Ukraine ahead of 'very harsh winter'

Apostolic almoner Archbishop Luis Marín will travel to Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and Fastiv, Ukraine from Oct. 27-30.

Ahead of Religious Freedom Day, U.S. bishops call for ethical AI

U.S. bishops said AI could expand surveillance and persecution of religious groups and urged that human dignity remain central to protecting religious freedom.

Pope Leo XIV to send message to interreligious prayer meeting in Assisi

On the advice of his doctors, the pontiff's participation during the final day of the Oct. 25-27 gathering was canceled.

Milwaukee Archbishop Grob issues 'public apology' over White House meeting

Archbishop Jeffrey Grob said his "intention was never to cause confusion, anger, or disappointment among the people entrusted to my care" and that the meeting was publicized without consent.