Holy See postpones Nicaraguan bishops' ad limina visit

Nicaragua currently has nine active bishops, four of whom are in exile.

Pope Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in an American election

The Vatican confirmed on Oct. 30 that the Holy Father cast an absentee ballot in his home state of Illinois.

Polish court convicts bishop of failing to promptly report abuse

The court said canon law does not override Polish reporting duties. The diocese, which says it notified authorities in both cases, will appeal.

Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 new undersecretaries to Synod office

Jesuit Father Giacomo Costa and Salesian Sister Elena Massimi take on leadership roles following the departure of Sister Nathalie Becquart, who had served as undersecretary since February 2021.

Pope modifies disciplinary sanctions for employees of the Roman Curia

The changes were approved by the pontiff on Oct. 19 through a Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi ("Rescript from the Audience of the Most Holy Father").

All Saints' Day 2026: What Catholics should know about this holy day of obligation

This year, the solemnity of All Saints will replace the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Highly secularized Uruguay prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV

While surveys show that only 33% of Uruguayans identify as Catholic and 28% identify as atheist or agnostic, there is still great anticipation for the pope's visit.

Scholars criticize U.S. bishops for comparing proposed census rule to 18th century slave compromise

Many legal scholars and other experts strongly disagreed with the bishops' claim that excluding noncitizens from the census means they are not persons.

Pro-life group protests Cardinal Cupich's award to philanthropist, Planned Parenthood donor

Cardinal Blase Cupich said the award is not an endorsement of every stance a person has, but Illinois Right to Life accused him of "scandalizing the faithful" at the Oct. 29 banquet.

Rome conference asks whether the Church did enough to resist totalitarian regimes

During the conference, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin also warned nations against the temptation to "be like God."