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At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week,

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’

Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on

Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026

Spanish Cardinal José Cobo confirmed Jan. 9 in Rome that Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and the Canary Islands are likely

EXPLAINER: CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?

Catholics in the U.S. were witness to a rare Church decision in 2023 when Pope Francis elevated the Diocese

Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican on Monday, in an

‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: ‘Come

Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats

Pope Leo XIV condemned the weakening of international multilateralism and the increased use of force in a speech

Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday lamented escalating violence in Iran and Syria and renewed his appeal for peace

‘Pray with the Pope’: Leo XIV proposes monthly prayer for the challenges of the world

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has launched a new prayer campaign in which Pope Leo XIV invites Catholics

Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals

Pope Leo XIV will be hosting a second consistory of cardinals at the end of June and wants

Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on cardinals to experience the extraordinary consistory as a time of spiritual

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January 

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for the faithful to pray with the
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026, in Vatican City. | Credit: Vatican Media

Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory

ROME — Some cardinals and faithful who have a devotion to the traditional Roman rite have expressed concern

As consistory opens, Pope Leo XIV tells cardinals ‘I am here to listen’

In his opening address at the extraordinary consistory convened for Jan. 7–8, Pope Leo XIV assured the cardinals from around

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes relevance of Second Vatican Council before meeting with cardinals

Pope Leo XIV began a series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council at his first general audience

Ahead of consistory, priest urges new canonical structure to resolve Latin Mass standoff

As cardinals gather this week in an extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV on Jan. 7–8, a

Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige

Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving

Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year

How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2026

Have you ever walked past a door and seen what appears to be random letters and numbers written

Pope Leo XIV calls for respect for Venezuelan sovereignty after U.S. capture of Maduro

Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela and called for the country’s national sovereignty

Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations

Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations,” but on God’s

Vatican newspaper leads with U.S. attack on Venezuela

The Vatican’s daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano opened its Saturday edition with news of U.S. airstrikes against Venezuela, reporting
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in Piazza della Libertà in August 2025. | Credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp/Shutterstock

Pope Leo XIV surprises SEEK26 with message: ‘What do you seek?’

Pope Leo XIV surprised attendees at SEEK 2026 with a videotaped message encouraging young people to seek after

Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Catholics to pray for peace, “first, among nations bloodied by conflict and

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