May 30, 2023 Russia acknowledges Vatican peace mission as Holy See tries to 'help ease the tensions' Russian authorities acknowledged the ongoing Vatican mission for peace, but said concrete steps have not yet been taken to bring talks to Moscow.
May 24, 2023 Archdiocese of LA criticizes re-invitation of anti-Catholic drag queens to Dodgers game The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles released a statement responding to the LA Dodgers' decision to re-invite an anti-Catholic drag group to Pride Night.
May 19, 2023 Man who rammed car through Vatican gate sent to psych ward A man who drove through one of the Vatican's entrance gates was taken Friday to a psychiatric ward after spending a night in police custody.
May 18, 2023 Driver apprehended after speeding through Vatican gate, reaching San Damaso Courtyard A car driven by a suspect believed to be mentally ill drove through one of the Vatican's entrance gates Wednesday night, and was shot at by gendarmes before the driver was apprehended.
May 11, 2023 Vatican formally recognizes 21 Coptic Orthodox workers who were beheaded by Islamic militants as martyrs Pope Francis announced that the 21 Coptic Orthodox workers that were beheaded will have their own feast day after they were recognized as martyrs.
May 3, 2023 Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox leader amid secret Vatican 'mission' to end war in Ukraine Pope Francis met with Chairman for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Anthony of Volokolamsk at the Vatican on Wednesday, speaking to one another at the pontiff's general audience.
April 26, 2023 Pope Francis gives women the right to vote at meeting of bishops At an upcoming meeting of bishops, Pope Francis has given women the right to vote. Five religious sisters will join five priests as voting representatives for religious orders.
April 24, 2023 Pope Francis eyes 2024 visit to native Argentina Pope Francis has stated his intent to travel to his home country of Argentina next year, which would mark his first homecoming since ascending to the papacy in 2013.
April 19, 2023 Vatican revives artisan academy in St. Peter's Basilica The Vatican on Wednesday inaugurated an arts academy inside St. Peter's Basilica, reviving an age-old apprenticeship program that aided in the maintenance of Catholic art and artifacts.
April 10, 2023 Pope Francis renews call to pray for peace on Easter Monday during celebration at St. Peter's Square During a prayer at St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis renewed his call to pray for peace on Easter Monday. Pope Francis also praised nations which welcome refugees.