EWTN NewsMsgr. Fermín González Melado The title is a recognition “granted by the dicasteries, since it is the prefects who suggest to the Secretariat of State the recognition of individuals who have been working at… What Does It Mean to Be Named a ‘Chaplain of His Holiness’?

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Feb. 12 strongly condemning Turkey’s expulsion of Christian missionaries under what lawmakers described as opaque “national security” pretexts. The resolution urges the capital city of… European Parliament votes to condemn Turkey’s expulsion of Christian workers

ROME — Fancy a pizza with a view? The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to its spectacular terrace… Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. On… Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries

DHAKA, Bangladesh — The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has congratulated the country’s newly elected government after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a commanding two-thirds majority in the Feb. 12 parliamentary election — the first… Catholic bishop calls on Bangladesh’s new leaders to protect minorities

Restoration work is progressing rapidly on two 13th-century historic mural reliefs at the ancient Mar Behnam and Sarah Monastery in Iraq. The effort is being led by the monastery’s administration in collaboration with the French… Historic murals in Iraq emerge from the ruins of ISIS destruction

ROME – Pope Leo on Sunday prayed for victims of two deadly cyclones in Madagascar and their families and asked that the upcoming Lunar New Year open a future of peace and bridge-building. Speaking to… Pope Leo prays for Madagascar, observes Lunar New Year

Feb. 2 marked a turning point in the life of David Ryan, a 61-year-old Irishman who suffered sexual abuse as a teenager. More than 40 years later, he was able to share his story face-to-face… ‘It was the best thing I’ve ever done’: Abuse victim details papal meeting

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his closeness to the people of Madagascar after two cyclones caused flooding and landslides. “I pray for the victims, their families, and for all who have suffered serious damage,”… Pope Leo XIV prays for Madagascar after twin cyclones

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered for the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Feb. 15, 2026. In his catechesis before the Angelus, Leo said Jesus fulfills the Law by calling Christians… Pope Leo XIV Prays for Madagascar After Twin Cyclones