Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash after suggesting Pope Francis's 'Marxist' ideology could justify an assassination attempt. The controversial remarks were made following a security scare at the Vatican.
Elon Musk sparks global intrigue by suggesting a future bid for the papacy, dubbing himself 'Pope Leo XIV' in a statement that blends satire with his signature grand ambition.
Pope Francis has sent a personalised letter and apostolic blessing to a 112-year-old woman from Chicago, marking her incredible milestone birthday and her lifetime of devotion to the Catholic faith.
The Vatican issues a powerful condemnation after a Catholic church massacre in Burkina Faso, denouncing extremist violence and calling for peace. Latest on the attack.
A powerful new documentary premiering at TIFF reveals the extraordinary story of American nuns fighting back against Vatican accusations of 'radical feminism' in a battle for spiritual autonomy.
In a historic move, Pope Leo XIV has declared Carlo Acutis, a teenage computer whiz who died in 2006, a saint. Dubbed 'God's Influencer', he is the first saint of the millennial generation, recognised for using his tech skills to spread Catholicism online
The path to sainthood for Carlo Acutis, the millennial computer whiz, accelerates as the Vatican authenticates two miracles attributed to his intercession, including the healing of a student in Florence.
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis has announced his resignation, citing declining health. The decision sends shockwaves through the Vatican and the global Catholic community.
In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.
Alexia González-Barros, a Spanish-born British teenager who died in 1985, moves closer to sainthood as the Vatican approves a second miracle attributed to her, sparking global devotion.
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis has personally accepted the resignation of a Chicago bishop amidst a misconduct probe, signalling a firm stance on church accountability.
The Vatican faces a major diplomatic crisis after Pope Francis' use of the word 'carnage' to describe the situation in Gaza prompted a furious summons of the Holy See's envoy by the Israeli government.
In a powerful address to Italian business leaders, Pope Francis launched a fierce critique of modern capitalism, condemning the growing inequality between executives and their workers as a grave sin and a threat to social cohesion.
In a powerful address during his African tour, Pope Francis denounced the 'ugly darkness' of child exploitation in Uganda, urging society to protect its most vulnerable members.
Pope Francis held a landmark private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ advocate Father James Martin at the Vatican, signalling a significant pastoral shift in the Catholic Church's approach to the LGBTQ+ community.
Pope Francis offers prayers and solidarity for the victims of a tragic mass shooting in Minnesota, calling for an end to gun violence and a culture of peace.
Pope Leo's historic visit to Minnesota was tragically interrupted by a devastating school shooting in Rochester. The Pontiff's immediate response and call for peace resonate amidst a national crisis.
In an unprecedented demographic shift, the US state of Minnesota now has a larger Catholic population than Vatican City itself, signalling a major change in the global faith landscape.