Catholic Church

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo XIV said mistrust and fear have been allowed to "sever the bonds between us through war, injustice and the isolation of peoples and nations."

Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle

Penitents flagellate themselves as they walk to a mound with crosses prior to the annual crucifixion during the observance of Lent in the village of Cutud in San Fernando City.

Pope Leo celebrates first Easter amid Middle East war

On March 31, Pope Leo said he hoped that US President Donald Trump was "looking for an off-ramp" to end the Iran war.

Israel to allow access to Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre over Easter after blocking Catholic leaders

A person walks near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as it's locked following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives.

God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars, Pope Leo tells thousands in Palm Sunday homily

Pope Leo XIV delivers a homily during the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2026.

Pope brings pro-poor message to swanky Monaco

Monaco is one of the few places in Europe where Catholicism remains the state religion.

Pope Leo names Australian bishop to lead Vatican’s legal office

Pope Leo XIV holds the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, Vatican says

The Vatican first greenlit transplants of animal tissues to humans in 2001.

Belgian bishop challenges Pope Leo to allow married priests by 2028

Pope Leo XIV arrives to hold the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Some Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

Abortions are strictly outlawed in the mainly Catholic Philippines, forcing women to turn to a patchwork of providers operating in the online shadows.

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