Pope John Paul II

Chile protests Argentina's air force chief's claim of sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan.

The historic Papamóvil used by Pope John Paul II in 1982 is exhibited at the Automóvil Club Argentino in Buenos Aires.

A queer venue in Sydney closed due to protests from conservative Christians.

Madonna has the last laugh after Wayne Rooney criticized the World Cup halftime show.

A priest from an excommunicated Catholic sect predicts a future pope will welcome them back to the Church.

Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Argentina in November for a three-day stop.

Coventry Airport closes permanently after nearly 90 years of operation.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson invites Pope Leo XIV to visit his native city next year.

Czech police arrested a man who stole a medieval skull from a church and sealed it in concrete.

Pope Leo XIV strongly opposes the death penalty, calling it immoral.

Our Lady of Fatima still works miracles today through water and pilgrimages.

A thief stole an 800-year-old saint's skull from a Czech church on Tuesday.

Myanmar is in a "polycrisis" five years after the military coup, says Cardinal Charles Maung Bo.

An Iranian scholar praises Pope's anti-war stance, appreciating his moral rejection of conflict.

The Trump White House clashes with the Vatican over theology and war with Iran.

Trump and Pope Leo XIV feud over Iran war in a public dispute.

Morocco and the Vatican mark 50 years of diplomatic relations based on interfaith dialogue.

Iconic American restaurants remain family-owned for generations, preserving original recipes.

The OCU Primate met with Poland's Commissioner for Cooperation with Ukraine to discuss cooperation.

A queer venue in Sydney closed after protests from conservative Christians.

A Marian shrine in East India draws Christian, Hindu, and Muslim pilgrims seeking divine feminine power and peace.

A priest from the excommunicated Society of St. Pius X says a future pope will welcome them back into the Church.

South Korea's president Lee seeks papal support for Korean peace during a Vatican meeting with Pope Leo.

Pope Leo XIV visits Spain amid a political crisis and waning Catholic practice.

Pope Leo XIV receives Chicago gifts and a 2027 visit invitation from Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, marking the first papal state visit in 18 years.

Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of St Joseph the Worker on May 1, 1955, to coincide with International Workers Day.

Archbishop Thomas Wenski celebrates 50 years of priestly ordination and service.

Sudan’s prime minister seeks Vatican support amid isolation

Abraham Foxman, a Holocaust survivor, died at 86, after leading the Anti-Defamation League for nearly three decades.

Former Attorney General Bill Barr: U.S military action against Iran meets criteria for ‘just war’

Trump's conflict with the Pope sparks controversy over Catholic politics and secular authority.

Pope Leo urges world leaders to end war amid US-Iran talks.

Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection, symbolizing hope and renewal through Christian faith, family gatherings, and springtime traditions that blend ancient pagan customs with religious significance across communities worldwide.

Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses promoting dialogue with the Holy See with the Apostolic Nuncio.

Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha disputes claims about General Sani Abacha's death.

A queer venue in Sydney closed after protests from conservative Christians.

US sanctions spanning over 60 years have severely damaged Cuba's Catholic Church's ability to serve its people, with recent fuel embargoes and banking restrictions worsening the humanitarian crisis, according to analyst Jeffrey Von Arx.

The Vatican excommunicates SSPX priests in a bitter row over ordinations without papal approval.

Coventry Airport closes permanently after nearly 90 years of operation.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, inviting him to visit Chicago in 2027.

Pope Leo apologizes for the Catholic Church's historic role in slavery, acknowledging its delay in condemning the practice.

Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, the first papal state visit since 2008.

Emeritus Archbishop Mark Coleridge received an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University for his lifetime service to the Church.

A thief stole an 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava from a Czech church on Tuesday.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought papal endorsement for Washington's sixty-five-year Cuba embargo policy during a May meeting with Pope Leo XIV, but the pontiff declined, contrasting the Church's successful engagement approach with America's isolation strategy.

UK airport stops all flights today before permanently closing next month after 90 years.

Pope Leo visits Equatorial Guinea, denouncing authoritarians and inequality.

Pope Leo XIV speaks out against Middle East tensions despite criticism from US President Donald Trump.

Pope Leo urges world leaders to end the "madness of war" amid US-Iran talks.