Vatican
Pope Leo canonizes former Satanic priest Bartolo Longo as one of seven new saints
In front of an estimated 70,000 people, Leo canonized Bartolo Longo, who had once been an occultist priest but later denounced Satan and embraced Christianity.
Pope appalled, purification completed after man pees on St. Peter's Basilica's high altar
For the first time in 800 years, Saint Francis of Assisi’s remains to be presented
Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon in November in first trip abroad
Top Vatican cardinal says Israel carrying out massacre in Gaza
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also called the October 7 attacks "inhuman and indefensible" and urged Hamas to free remaining hostages.
Pope decries 'unacceptable' plight of Palestinians in Gaza, urges truce
"I express my deep closeness to the Palestinian people in Gaza," Pope Leo said.
Pope Leo's meeting with Herzog reveals Vatican's new diplomatic style
Leo, who became the first US pontiff when he was elected in May, takes an approach that is more muted than his predecessor Pope Francis.
Italian teen made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event
Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith.
Italian teen to become first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday
Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith. His story has drawn wide attention from Catholic youth.
President Herzog presses Pope Leo XIV to help free Hamas hostages
“Tomorrow marks the 700th day since our brothers and sisters were kidnapped, 48 of whom are still in Gaza,” Herzog told the pontiff. “We must do everything to return them as quickly as possible.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Meet Pope Leo XIV
President Isaac Herzog will visit the Vatican on Thursday to meet Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, focusing on hostages, antisemitism, and protecting Christians in the Middle East.
Grapevine, August 24, 2025: An OK Israeli
Movers and shakers in Israeli society
The brand that made porcelain for the Vatican and Titanic tiles launches in Israel
German brand Villeroy & Boch, known for Vatican porcelain and Titanic-surviving tiles, launches its FLEUR Dopamine collection in Israel – pastel floral designs blending luxury with everyday use.
Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks
Zelensky and Leo held talks in Castel Gandolfo, a small Italian hill town near Rome, where the pope is taking a two-week vacation.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
