News of the Catholic Church

The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning, which confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally. Read all

In a joint ecumenical document, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Association of Evangelicals call for “compassion and wisdom” in the immigration debate affecting the country. Read all

Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, inspired by Pope Leo’s Apostolic visit to Cameroon in April 2026, is a Pastoral Guide for teaching Peace. Read all

A severe shortfall in donor support threatens vital protection for refugees, including thousands fleeing conflict in Sudan who are still waiting to be registered in Chad. Read all

At the Koinonia Community’s "Salama" Center in Nairobi, Kenya, young mothers are learning vocational skills and striving for self-reliance after enduring harrowing pasts. The stories of Daisy, Eva, and Damaris offer a…

In his homily read by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle at the concluding Mass of the Vatican encounter to mark the 10th anniversary of 'Amoris laetitia,' Pope Leo XIV calls on the Church to put the Apostolic Exhortation's…

Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, receives the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal from Villanova University at the Laudato Si’ Village in the Pontifical…

The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a calm first night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital after he underwent a successful lung operation without complications, adding that further information will be provided later…

Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Holy See Press Office. Read all

For the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), care for creation is not simply an environmental concern. It is part of their missionary vocation: caring for people, protecting the earth and responding to the needs of…

The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses a debate on sustainable development noting the deep interconnectedness of all human dimensions. Read all

At the "Tone la Maji" centre, meaning “a drop of water,” street children in southern Nairobi, Kenya, explore their talents and dreams for life, as recounted by our correspondent during a recent visit. Read all

The Holy See Press Office confirmed the nodule removed on Tuesday during Pope Leo’s surgery is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. Follow here for more updates.

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has suspended operations at a number of Catholic institutions in Ihugh withdrawing all diocesan personnel due to ongoing violence, attacks, and threats.

The University of Dayton announced its first woman president, while Catholic high schools in Cleveland and Omaha launched career development programs in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

The survey found that a narrow plurality of Catholics prefer Democrats in the midterm elections as Catholic approval of President Donald Trump continues to plummet.

As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery, meet St. Peregrine Laziosi, the Servite priest healed the night before his amputation and now patron of cancer patients.

The cardinal, senator, and congressman met on the basis of church-state relationships and discussed issues such as protecting human life, social justice, poverty, and the common good.

The Holy See Press Office confirmed Tuesday evening that the nodule removed during Pope Leo XIV’s surgery was cancerous.

Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties?

As the Church and the world prays for Pope Leo XIV this week, we turn to St. Bernardine of Siena, known as “the Apostle of Italy” and for his intercession for those with lung and respiratory issues.

As the pontiff undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican’s chief medical official plays a central role in coordinating his care.

The pontiff’s surprise disclosure about a lung nodule has drawn praise from senior cardinals, who see it as an unprecedented gesture of transparency and an expression of humility and trust.

Chris Pratt has certainly had some interesting co-stars over the years. He’s shared the screen with dinosaurs, superheroes, and a rather opinionated raccoon. But his latest collaboration might just be his most…

Bishop Erik Varden, a Cistercian monk and the bishop of Trondheim, Norway, recently published two books that illustrate the fruitfulness of a hidden life. Already becoming well known across the Church, he was asked by…

Cardinal Luis Tagle, newly elected dean of the College of Cardinals, filled in for Pope Leo in celebrating the closing Mass of a meeting held this week in the Vatican to discuss the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’…

If you’re interested in art and history, the name Daprato Rigali might ring a bell.  Since 1860, Daprato Rigali Studios has been an industry leader in interior design and the renovation and restoration of historic and…

Heavenly Father, we know there is no circumstance that can separate us from you, that every action of ours acquires an infinite value if lived in your presence, continually offered to you. You have given us Pope Leo to…

Catholic and Evangelical leaders often find themselves in alliance on modern-day cultural issues, especially since the landmark 1994 declaration Evangelicals & Catholics Together: The Christian Mission in the Third…

Are you thinking of going to World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, Korea, from August 3 to 8, 2027, but worried about how you’ll manage when you get there? There’s now an official guide: Vatican News reports that the Local…

Update: This Wednesday morning, the Vatican reported that Pope Leo’s first night in the hospital was calm and he rested well. A further statement is expected sometime today. Aleteia will make that report available to…

The surgery Pope Leo XIV underwent to remove a pulmonary nodule “was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room,” the Holy See Press Office…

One of the central messages that Our Lady of Fatima gave to Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in 1917 was to pray the Rosary. For this reason, whenever Our Lady of Fatima is mentioned, the Rosary is quick to follow. But why…

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Mary Teresa Barron as the new adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization. The Holy See Press Office announced the appointment on October 8, 2026. The Irish religious sister…

Brian Doyle — author, poet, storyteller, husband, and father — wrote, “I believe with all my hoary heart that stories save lives, and the telling and hearing of them is a holy thing, powerful far beyond our ken.” (“The…