Vatican News

Apostolic nuncio to UAE and Yemen named Holy See's new permanent observer to UN

OSV News · July 27, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia el-Kassis, apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, as the Holy See's new permanent observer to the United Nations in New York.

Synod study group report on same-sex attraction continues to draw mixed reactions

Gina Christian · July 25, 2026

Weeks after the release of a synod study group report on controversial pastoral issues, experts have continued to express mixed opinions about the document's treatment of same-sex attraction.

Rupnik's acquittal rumours 'completely unfounded'

Paulina Guzik · July 23, 2026

The Vatican has pushed back against reports that former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik has been acquitted in his Vatican criminal trial.

Interest surges in U.S. beatification of Georgia Martyrs who died defending marriage

Katie Yoder · July 21, 2026

The venue for the upcoming beatification of the Georgia Martyrs is expanding to accommodate thousands more people after a surge in interest from Catholics around the U.S. and the world.

Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo

Paulina Guzik · July 13, 2026

Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo's Borgo Laudato si' trees, Pope Leo XIV enjoyed lunch with people experiencing social vulnerability.

Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit

Paulina Guzik · July 8, 2026

The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops’ conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia and focusing on the Church’s pastoral approach to families.

Pope Leo starts his summer break at Castel Gandolfo with cheerful welcome

Paulina Guzik and Junno Arocho Esteves · July 6, 2026

When the papal coat of arms was hung at the balcony of the papal Castel Gandolfo residence July 5, locals knew that their main summer protagonist was on the way.

Catholic Church can help heal world's divisions, cardinals say

Josephine Peterson · June 29, 2026

Cardinals from around the world underlined the need for the Catholic Church to respond to growing global polarization and social fragmentation and to strongly proclaim the Gospel.

Archbishops called to build unity in diversity, serve the truth in charity, Pope says

Carol Glatz · June 29, 2026

With bishops leading the way, every Christian should help build unity in the Church and the world by putting Christ at the centre and drawing others near while being attentive to their needs, Pope Leo XIV said.

Previously unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English

Vatican News · June 28, 2026

An English edition of a book of Pope Benedict XVI's previously unpublished homilies has been released by the Vatican.