Vatican releases schedule for Pope Leo's September trip to France

The pontiff will meet with authorities, clergy, religious, and young people, celebrate three public masses, and meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse.

Beatification cause of Tanzania's first president now at witness interrogation stage

The beatification cause of Servant of God Julius Kambarage Nyerere has reached the stage of interrogating witnesses, the Tanzanian Catholic bishop involved in the process said.

Peruvian researcher: Big mistake to think 'the Catholic faith was imposed on the Incas'

The author of "The Catholic Incas" discusses "an entire history that, unfortunately, is not taught."

Parish priest: Israeli settlers' push to drive Christians from Taybeh continues

In addition to being the only remaining entirely Christian village in the region, Taybeh is also globally renowned for its beer.

Pope Leo XIV's face featured on new set of Vatican coins

This marks the first time since 2014 that the papal image has been printed on the coins.

New Vatican constitution corrects Francis-era anomaly, experts say

Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law removes language linking papal sovereignty over Vatican City to the Petrine office and allows laypeople to lead the city-state's governing commission.

Hiroshima's bishop links atomic anniversary to Pope Leo's peace call

The bishop of Hiroshima is leading a prayer relay running until the exact minute the second atomic bomb struck Nagasaki.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Bishop Eusebio Ramos was appointed on Aug. 6 to replace Archbishop Roberto González, who has led the archdiocese since 1999.

Mozambique's second native cardinal who served at the height of war as bishop dies at 98

Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, the second native cardinal in Mozambique and archbishop emeritus of the Diocese of Xai-Xai, has passed away at the age of 98.

Mexican bishops: Cristero War centennial 'a time of grace'

"We commemorate the fidelity of a believing people who kept the faith alive when the churches fell silent. We commemorate our martyrs, who did not kill for Christ but died for him."