August 30, 2023 Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda' The Vatican attempted to quell anger at Pope Francis regarding his comments praising Russia's imperial past, saying he did not intend to praise today's Russia.
August 21, 2023 Pope Francis calls for a peaceful end to Niger’s crisis following the country's military coup While countries in West Africa have threatened to restore order in Niger with foreign armed forces, Pope Francis is calling for a peaceful solution.
August 10, 2023 US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope Authentic, orthodox education on theology and organized social solidarity are the only way forward for U.S. Catholics, says Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.
August 2, 2023 Pope Francis laments 'secularism, indifference to God,' urges recommitment to Jesus at World Youth Day vespers Pope Francis urged courage in the face of secularized culture and indifference to God during his vespers address on Wednesday at the Jerónimos Monastery in Portugal.
July 19, 2023 Vatican diplomat to Ukraine, Russia meets with Biden at White House A Vatican diplomat who has met with high-level officials in both Ukraine and Russia sat down for a conversation with President Biden on Tuesday evening.
July 8, 2023 Bishop Barron says Catholic Synod will debate strategies, not doctrinal changes: 'Take the pope at his word' Bishop Robert Barron, who was elected as a delegate to the Catholic Church's upcoming global synod, says he trusts Pope Francis's leadership in the conference.
June 28, 2023 'Red-pilled bishop' faces Vatican probe after accusing Pope Francis of 'undermining' Catholic faith The Vatican has reportedly opened a formal investigation into the diocese of Bishop Joseph Strickland following years of public criticism against Pope Francis, whom he has accused of weakness.
June 27, 2023 Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is set to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Russian officials on behalf of Pope Francis, who continues to recover from abdominal surgery.
June 24, 2023 Baltimore woman, an immigrant from Cuba, is one step closer to sainthood The Vatican has advanced for canonization the cause of Mother Mary Lange, an immigrant from Cuba who founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence. The faith-filled woman was of African descent.
June 16, 2023 Pope returns to Vatican after hospital stay for abdominal surgery Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, on Friday, after spending more than a week in recovery from his abdominal surgery.