Vatican News & Updates December 25 Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
VIDEO December 25 Pope Leo gives first Christmas Urbi et Orbi address Pope Leo speaks to believers in St. Peter’s Square on Christmas Day.
Media December 24 Amy Coney Barrett discusses how Catholic faith keeps her grounded in interview with Bishop Barron Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett tells Bishop Robert Barron that her faith keeps her grounded in a high-pressure position but doesn't influence her rulings.
Immigration December 23 White House says no to Catholic bishops' call for Christmas pause in immigration enforcement Florida Catholic bishops appealed to President Donald Trump for a Christmas pause on immigration raids, citing fear in communities during the holiday season.
Media December 22 Pope Leo appoints pro-immigration bishop to diocese home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Pope names pro-immigration bishop to Florida diocese near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Rev. Rodríguez advocates for migrant assistance, opposes deportations.
Immigration December 22 US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all' Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportations for spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities.
US Religions Christianity December 19 Cardinal Dolan 'at peace' after stepping down as archbishop, says successor 'loves the Lord' Cardinal Timothy Dolan steps down as archbishop of New York after 17 years, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor following Vatican approval.
VIDEO December 18 Illinois bishop to succeed New York’s Cardinal Dolan after 16 years of service Theologian and Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris reacts to the news that Illinois Bishop Ronald Hicks is set to succeed New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan on ‘The Story.’
VIDEO December 18 Pope accepts Cardinal Dolan's resignation, taps Illinois bishop to lead NYC archdiocese Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Pope Leo accepting Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation and the appointment of a new Archbishop of New York.
Abortion December 17 Pro-life leader praises Vatican's 'inspiring' anti-abortion Nativity scene: 'It's really beautiful' The leader of the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life praised the Vatican's Nativity display honoring more than 25,000 babies who were not aborted.
VIDEO December 16 Pro-life leader hails Vatican for Nativity representing babies that weren't aborted 40 Days for Life CEO Shawn Carney spoke about the importance of the Vatican’s pro-life Nativity scene to Catholics around the world, calling the display “inspiring.”