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EU appoints McGuinness as special envoy for religious freedom after 16-month vacancy

EU bishops and lawmakers welcomed the appointment of veteran Irish politician Mairead McGuinness to lead the bloc's global religious freedom diplomacy, a post left unfilled for more than a year.

Dialogue between Orthodox and Catholic churches could see opening, George Weigel says

John Paul II’s biographer, George Weigel, said Pope Leo XIV could offer a meaningful olive branch to Orthodox churches as the war in Ukraine continues.

Criminals pose as Catholic Charities in ‘nationwide’ scam targeting immigrants in the U.S.

Criminals are using phone calls and the internet to steal thousands of dollars from “desperate” immigrants.

Israeli police block cardinal, custos from entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Police stopped the two church leaders on their way as they were proceeding privately “without any ceremonial or liturgical manifestations,” and forced them to turn back.

Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of those who wage war

At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle East Christians, victims of war, and migrants who died at sea off Crete.

Ahead of Angola papal visit, journalists urged to ‘deepen knowledge’ of Catholic Church

Bishop António Francisco Jaca emphasized that credible coverage of the papal events requires familiarity with the Church’s structure, mission, and foundational texts.

‘The Christ’: First-of-its-kind audio drama retells Jesus’ life this Holy Week

The new podcast will be released during Holy Week — beginning March 30 and ending on April 2.

Here is Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2026 at the Vatican

Palm Sunday marks the start of the one of the busiest and fullest liturgical periods of the year for the Catholic Church and the Vatican.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV's one-day trip to Monaco

The Holy Father met with the country's royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.

Pope Leo XIV at Monaco stadium Mass: Wars are 'the result of the idolatry of power and money'

The Holy Father during his homily at Monaco's Louis II Stadium urged the faithful to "not get used to the rumble of weapons or the images of war."