In a landmark move, the Catholic Church in Africa, has signed a major new Memorandum of Understanding with the African Union to tackle a diverse array of challenges on the continent. Through the Symposium of… Crux Exclusive: Card. Ambongo on historic AU partnership for ‘The Africa We Want’
ROME — A breakaway Catholic traditionalist group on Thursday rejected the Vatican’s offer of talks, suggesting a collision course with Pope Leo XIV over its planned consecrations of new bishops without his consent. In a… Breakaway Catholic group rejects Vatican talks, indicating collision course for pope
(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 02.19.2026).- Around midday on Thursday, February 19, Pope Leo XIV met with the clergy of the Diocese of Rome in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. This meeting was especially significant… Three Areas Where the Fire of Pastoral Ministry Can Be Rekindled, According to Pope Leo XIV
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo ‘s religious diversity came to light this week as the Balkan nation’s Christian and Muslim communities both embarked on a traditional period of fasting and spiritual reflection. This year marks a… Kosovo’s Catholics and Muslims mark Ash Wednesday and Ramadan in one week
A preliminary investigation by the Roman Rota into the allegations against a Spanish bishop accused of sexual abuse of a minor has recommended that the Vatican open a full canonical penal process. According to reports… Full canonical penal process may be opened against Spanish bishop accused of sexual abuse
ROME — Pope Leo XIV will visit ground zero of Europe’s migration drama, the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, in May and also minister to Italians poisoned by years of toxic dumping by the mafia, according to… Pope’s grand tour of Italy over the next few months takes him to Lampedusa and beyond
Bishop Alphonsus CullinanBishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore in Ireland spent Ash Wednesday on the streets of Waterford City administering ashes, a ministry for which he has become well known. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan spent… Irish Bishop Braves Bitter Cold to Distribute Ashes in Waterford City Streets
EWTN News Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville As bishop, he oversaw the construction of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2026. The USCCB’s report warns of threats to religious liberty, citing… Bishops: Trump Advanced Gender‑Policy Freedoms While Eroding Protections for Migrants
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