Global Church News

Cardinals must choose a pope 'who can guide, sustain world'

Apr 29, 2025

World feels like sheep without a shepherd, seeking hope and guidance in time of doubt and division, says Cardinal Reina
Pakistan’s minorities seek ‘statutory body’ to protect rights

Apr 29, 2025

The current panel, which functioned under the religious affairs ministry, was moved to the human rights ministry recently
New York family in Rome for Carlo Acutis renews faith at papal funeral

Apr 29, 2025

Vincent LeVien, his wife, Bridget, and their children, Sophia and Vincent Junior, were traveling to Rome for the canonization of Carlo Acutis, but found themselves instead remembering the late Pope, who they tell Vatican News, left a lasting imprint on the lives of countless people.
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning

Apr 29, 2025

Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis last week was Gianluigi Buffon, the Italian World Cup-winning goalkeeper.
Convicted cardinal cannot vote in pope election

Apr 29, 2025

Angelo Becciu, 76, a former adviser to Francis, was once considered a papal contender
Did China ‘slap’ Francis in his coffin?

Apr 28, 2025

Beyond geopolitics, its absence at his funeral will also have consequences within the conclave itself
Cardinals to pick conclave date to elect new pope

Apr 28, 2025

With conflicts and diplomatic crises raging around the world, Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin is for many the favorite
What direction for the next pope?

Apr 28, 2025

The future pope will have to manage a number of key challenges facing the Catholic Church
Diplomacy to trump geography in choice of new pope?

Apr 28, 2025

Some of those touted to succeed Francis also hail from outside the Church's traditional bastions of power
Archbishop calls for prayer after attack at Filipino street festival

Apr 28, 2025

At least 11 killed, over 20 injured after man drove an Audi SUV into crowds attending Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver