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Vatican declares breakaway Catholic Group in Schism, announces excommunications

The Vatican has formally declared that members of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) are in schism with the Catholic Church, announcing the excommunication of priests and lay members involved in the group's unauthorized ordination of bishops. The decision marks a significant escalation in the Holy......

Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight migrants’ plight

Pope Leo XIV traveled to Spain’s Canary Islands on the final stage of his week-long visit to the country, placing the spotlight on one of Europe’s most pressing humanitarian challenges: migration across the Atlantic route. The pontiff’s visit to the Spanish archipelago, located off......

Pope Leo focuses on prisoners during historic first visit to Spanish Jail

Pope Leo has placed a strong emphasis on prisoners’ rehabilitation during his visit to Spain, making his first-ever papal visit to a Spanish prison during an ongoing apostolic journey. During his stop at the Brians 1 penitentiary near Barcelona, the pontiff spoke directly to inmates, encouraging......

Catholic bishop killed in Mozambique as authorities launch investigation

Mozambique is mourning the death of a Catholic bishop whose killing has shocked both religious communities and public authorities across the country. The incident has prompted calls for a thorough investigation as officials seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the crime. The bishop, a prominent......

Pope Leo attracts huge crowds during landmark visit to Spain

Thousands of faithful and visitors filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV participated in one of the largest public events of his visit to Spain. The gathering demonstrated the continuing influence of the Catholic Church and the strong public interest surrounding the pontiff’s first official......

Pope Leo backs the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his support for the United States national football team as preparations intensify for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to journalists during a flight from Rome to Madrid, the pontiff said he would be cheering for the American team throughout the tournament.......

Pope Leo XIV begins state visit to Spain with focus on social and migration issues

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on Saturday to begin a seven-day state visit to Spain, a trip expected to highlight social challenges, migration policies, and the role of solidarity in contemporary societies. The pontiff was welcomed at the airport by Spain’s monarchs, King Felipe VI and Queen......

Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Argentina in November, president Milei says

Argentine President Javier Milei announced that Pope Leo XIV is “very likely” to visit Argentina in November as part of a broader tour across South America. Speaking on local radio station Radio Mitre, Milei said preparations are underway for what could become one of the most significant......

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to celebrate a mass at Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica on June 10, according to the official itinerary of his visit to Spain released by the Vatican and the Spanish Episcopal Conference. Major religious event in Barcelona The mass at the Sagrada Familia,......