U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican: Cardinal Refutes Claims of Pentagon Threats
Ambassador Rejects Claims of Pentagon Threat to Vatican Brian Birch, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, addressed an explosive report on Thursday, stating that Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, denied allegations suggesting the Pentagon had issued threats against the Vatican. Birch referred to these claims as a “hoax.” […]
Israel Sparks New Online Conflict by Preventing Catholic Cardinal Access to Holy Site
Israeli police stirred controversy on Sunday by blocking Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic official in Jerusalem, from conducting a small Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This church holds significant importance, being believed to be built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, marking it as one of Christianity’s […]
Catholic Cardinal Prohibited by Israeli Police from Holding Sunday Mass at Christ’s Tomb
Israeli police blocked a Catholic cardinal from holding Palm Sunday Mass in a church believed to be built over the burial site of Jesus, intensifying ongoing tensions in the region. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, was accompanied by Father Francesco Ierpo, the official guardian of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. They […]
Cardinal discovered with phone during the election of Pope Leo XIV, book uncovers
A clandestine meeting to elect Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church, last May encountered a significant disruption due to a security breach. It was discovered that one of the 133 cardinals present had a mobile phone, as revealed in a book released on Sunday. As preparations for the first vote took place in […]
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Shares His Frustration Over Mamdani and JD Vance’s Disparaging Proposal
Cardinal Dolan Comments on NYC Mayor’s Actions Toward Catholics Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who recently retired as the Archbishop of New York, shared his views on the decisions made by the newly elected Democratic Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, particularly regarding the local Catholic community. Dolan, who held the archbishop position from 2009 until the end of 2025, […]
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Rev. A.R. Bernard appointed as co-chaplains for the NYPD.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who recently retired, is set to be officially sworn in as one of the main religious leaders for the NYPD, a position he will share with Reverend A.R. Bernard, the founder of a Brooklyn megachurch, according to an announcement made by the department on Monday. Dolan, aged 76, and Bernard, 72, will […]
What to expect for Cardinal Dolan
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Stays Active in New York Post-Retirement Now that he’s retired, Cardinal Timothy Dolan continues to reside in New York, receiving offers for books and documentaries that keep him engaged in the public sphere. The highly regarded former leader of the Archdiocese of New York, which is among the largest Catholic organizations in […]
Cardinal Timothy Dolan looks back on 17 years as the archbishop of New York
Cardinal Timothy Dolan Reflects on His Time as Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who led the Archdiocese of New York for almost 17 years, expressed his deep gratitude as he transitions to a new phase in his life. He shared his mixed emotions, saying, “Are you sad about anything? Yes, I love being an archbishop.” He […]
Pope Leo is set to accept Cardinal Dolan’s resignation and may appoint an Illinois bishop to oversee the New York Archdiocese.
Cardinal Dolan’s Resignation and Potential Successor Pope Leo XIV is anticipated to accept Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s resignation this week, potentially selecting a new bishop from Illinois to lead the Archdiocese of New York, according to sources. Mr. Dolan has held the position of archbishop since 2009 and formally submitted his resignation letter earlier this year […]
Leading American Cardinal Holds Traditional Latin Mass at St. Peter’s
VATICAN CITY Traditionalist Catholics who felt sidelined by Pope Francis’ limitations on the Old Latin Mass celebrated on Saturday, marking a significant moment in St. Peter’s Basilica with what they interpret as explicit approval from Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Raymond Burke, a prominent conservative figure in America, led the Old Mass during the Jubilee Pilgrimage […]