Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the Archbishop of Tehran, Who Was Evacuated During Conflict, at the Vatican
Pope Welcomes Cardinal Mathieu from Iran Pope Leo XIV met with Iran’s top Catholic leader, Cardinal Dominic Mathieu, the Archbishop of Tehran and Isfahan, at the Vatican on Thursday. This gathering was significant given the recent turmoil surrounding the cardinal’s evacuations. Cardinal Mathieu, originally from Belgium, arrived in Italy on March 8 after being evacuated […]
Vatican finally answers Trump’s invitation for Pope Leo to be part of the Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation for Peace Commission Pope Leo XIV has decided not to join a peace commission initiated by President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing the situation in Gaza, as stated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s chief diplomat. Efforts to mediate peace are already in progress, with participation from leaders representing 26 countries, […]
Vatican turns down President Trump’s Peace Board plan for Gaza rebuilding
The Vatican’s Decision on Trump’s Peace Commission The Vatican has decided against participation in President Donald Trump’s newly formed peace commission, which aims to oversee recovery efforts after the conflict in Gaza. This announcement came via a diplomatic official from the Vatican on Tuesday, illustrating some hesitation to engage in this post-war initiative. Cardinal Pietro […]
Vatican Confirms Pope’s Involvement on Trump’s Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation to Gaza Peace Commission Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has chosen not to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the Gaza Peace Commission. During discussions with the Italian government in Rome, Parolin stated that the Holy See “will not participate in […]
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to Be Beatified by the Vatican Later This Year
Vatican Approves Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen The journey toward sainthood for renowned American Catholic evangelist Archbishop Fulton Sheen made significant progress this week, as the Vatican has approved his beatification, set to occur later this year. The Diocese of Peoria shared the news, marking a notable moment for the Illinois native six years after […]
Vatican Works Urgently to Avoid New Split as Dissident Group Organizes Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations
Vatican Meeting with Traditionalist Groups Next week, the Vatican is set to engage with leaders from traditionalist groups who’ve announced their intention to consecrate new bishops without papal consent. This move could potentially widen existing rifts in the church that have been developing for decades. Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández expressed an interest in “exploring avenues […]
Vatican Asks for Giorgia Meloni’s Image to be Removed from Angel in Renovated Fresco
An Angelic Controversy In Rome A portrait of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, recently added to a restored statue of an angel in a Roman church, is set to be removed at the request of the Vatican, as reported by La Repubblica. St. Lawrence Cathedral in Lucina has found itself at the center of a […]
Catholic priests warn of a split with the Vatican over the consecration of SSPX bishops
Traditionalist Catholic Priests Threaten Schism with Vatican A group of traditionalist Catholic priests, known for their longstanding tensions with the Vatican, has announced plans that could lead to a significant break from Rome. This weekend, the Society of Priests of St. Pius X (SSPX) declared their intention to consecrate bishops without seeking approval from the […]
Pope Leo calls for conversation instead of violence on Holocaust memorial day at the Vatican
Pope’s Call for a World Free of Anti-Semitism Pope Leo, during his audience on Wednesday, urged for a world devoid of anti-Semitism, prejudice, and oppression. His remarks coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed just a day earlier. At the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, the pope reflected on the January 27 commemoration, which honors the […]
Pope Leo XIV Has a Meeting with María Corina Machado at the Vatican Ahead of Her Anticipated Trump Summit
The Vatican Acknowledges Meeting with Venezuelan Opposition Leader The Vatican confirmed on Monday that Pope Leo met with Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado. This meeting came shortly after Edmundo González, the president-elect of Venezuela in exile, shared a photo of himself with Machado and the Pope on social media. González is campaigning against a […]