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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Anglican archbishop apologises to sexual abuse victim

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves has issued a heartfelt apology to Beth Heinrich for her sexual abuse by Reverend Donald Shearman and the church's previous inaction.

Mar 23 • 00:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

New Archbishop of Prague Stanislav Přibyl / We do not divide into the Lord's clergy and others. We aim for a more family-oriented model of Christian communities

The new Archbishop of Prague, Stanislav Přibyl, emphasizes the need for structural changes within the Litoměřice diocese while preparing to lead the Prague archdiocese amidst ongoing challenges with church and state relations.

Mar 22 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince William moves to 'draw line in the sand' after doubts on future role

Prince William aims to clarify his commitment to the Church of England as he prepares to attend the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

Mar 22 • 13:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Unrecognized 'Kyiv Patriarchate' elects new head after Filaret's death

The unrecognized Ukrainian Orthodox Church — Kyiv Patriarchate has elected Archbishop Nykodym as its new head following the death of Patriarch Emeritus Filaret.

Mar 22 • 08:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. The Church must act to stop the arms to Israel

The article calls on the Church, specifically Archbishop Martin Modéus, to take action against arms exports to Israel in response to the ongoing violence in the West Bank.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment

Dame Sarah Mullally is set to become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history during a ceremony attended by over 2,000 guests, including Prince William.

Mar 21 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Learn how the plane crash that killed Cásper Líbero and Dom José Gaspar happened

A plane crash in 1943 claimed the lives of prominent Brazilian journalist Cásper Líbero, architect Attilio Corrêa Lima, and São Paulo Archbishop Dom José Gaspar, after their aircraft encountered severe fog on approach to Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar of Saints: Who Celebrates Today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem, and other saints on March 18, marking the D' Week of Lent.

Mar 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Archbishop Hicks celebrates 'beautiful' St Patrick's Day Mass in NYC with Mayor Mamdani in attendance

Archbishop Ronald Hicks led a St. Patrick's Day Mass in NYC, joined by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, highlighting the contributions of the Irish community.

Mar 17 • 22:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Archbishop Cordileone: It's Time for Adults to Return to Self-Sacrifice for the Benefit of Children

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone discusses the importance of liturgy and self-sacrifice for the welfare of children during his visit to Croatia.

Mar 14 • 06:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli is the new nuncio to the Republic of Croatia

Leopoldo Girelli has been appointed as the new apostolic nuncio to Croatia by Pope Francis XIV after previously serving as nuncio in India and Nepal.

Mar 13 • 14:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Abuse Study in Paderborn: Archbishop Asks for Forgiveness

Archbishop Udo Markus Bentz of Paderborn has apologized following the release of an abuse study and pledged to implement necessary changes.

Mar 13 • 14:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Opened archives of the Krakow Curia. New findings about Karol Wojtyla

New analyses of the Krakow Curia archives reveal that Cardinal Karol Wojtyla took unconventional actions regarding suspected clergy pedophilia during his time as archbishop.

Mar 13 • 12:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cardinal Karol Wojtyła did not hide pedophilia. "Rzeczpospolita" examined closed archives

A recent examination of closed archives by Rzeczpospolita reveals that there is no evidence Cardinal Karol Wojtyła concealed pedophilia during his tenure as Archbishop of Kraków.

Mar 13 • 03:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Polish Bishops Announce Independent Investigation into Cases of Sexual Abuse

Polish bishops are launching an independent investigation into sexual abuse cases following years of planning and pressure amid numerous scandals affecting the Catholic Church's reputation in Poland.

Mar 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Here is the successor of Cardinal Ryś. Pope Leo XIV appointed a new metropolitan of Łódź

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has been appointed as the new Archbishop Metropolitan of Łódź by Pope Leo XIV, replacing Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś who has moved to Krakow.

Mar 12 • 11:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Church contributions under scrutiny. Priests reveal details

Catholic archbishops in Poznań are encouraging parishioners to contribute to diocesan funds, highlighting the financial needs of the Church and the use of these contributions.

Mar 9 • 17:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Former Orthodox Archbishop Leo Appeals His Sentence in the Karelian Language Society Case

Former Archbishop Leo Makkonen plans to appeal his sentence related to the Karelian Language Society's financial discrepancies case that is moving to the Court of Appeal.

Mar 9 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

17-year-old Marco Gallo, believer and altruist. The process for his beatification begins

The beatification process for Marco Gallo, a 17-year-old who died in a car accident in 2011, has commenced, led by Archbishop Mario Delpini on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New Archbishop Calls for Death in Protest Song

The new Archbishop has ignited controversy over a protest song that calls for death.

Mar 9 • 02:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti takes office as the new archbishop of Juiz de Fora

Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti was officially installed as the new archbishop of Juiz de Fora during a ceremony attended by local officials and clergy.

Mar 7 • 22:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pope Leo appoints new Vatican ambassador to the US as Trump tensions mount over policies

Pope Leo XIII has appointed Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the new Vatican ambassador to the US, amidst ongoing tensions between the Vatican and the Trump administration over several policies.

Mar 7 • 21:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Pope names new ambassador to US

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the new ambassador to the United States amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Mar 7 • 17:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Pope Appointed a New Ambassador to the USA

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the new ambassador to the United States, replacing Cardinal Christophe Pierre who is retiring.

Mar 7 • 15:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Pope Leo XIV appoints a new ambassador to the United States

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the new apostolic nuncio to the United States amidst rising diplomatic tensions due to U.S. policies.

Mar 7 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Global orthodox Anglican leaders cut ties with Archbishop of Canterbury

Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially severed ties with the Archbishop of Canterbury amidst long-standing doctrinal disputes, particularly around same-sex relationships and women’s ordination.

Mar 7 • 12:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

American Archbishop who denied Communion to Nancy Pelosi visits Croatian Catholic University

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco visited the Croatian Catholic University, highlighting the importance of Catholic identity in education.

Mar 6 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti, new archbishop of Juiz de Fora, takes office this Saturday

Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti will officially take office as the new archbishop of Juiz de Fora on Saturday, marking the start of his pastoral ministry.

Mar 6 • 15:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: Conservative Anglicans Reorganize in Opposition to the New Archbishop of Canterbury

A conservative faction of the Anglican Church in Nigeria has formed a global council in response to the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Mar 6 • 09:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

He Knew. And Sent the Pedophile Priest on a Mission Abroad. In Court, He Explains Why [BISHOP JEŻ]

Retired metropolitan archbishop Wiktor Skworc denied that sending a pedophile priest to Ukraine was an attempt to silence a scandal during a court hearing.

Mar 5 • 15:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Conservative Anglicans press opposition to Church’s first woman leader

Conservative Anglican bishops have formed a new council in Nigeria to oppose the appointment of a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury, reflecting ongoing tensions within the Anglican Communion.

Mar 5 • 15:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Clerics meet in Nigeria: could the Anglican Church split?

A four-day conference of conservative Anglican leaders in Nigeria discusses potential rifts within the Anglican Church over LGBTQ+ issues and the appointment of the Church of England's first female leader.

Mar 5 • 11:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sanctuary of Aparecida confirms the appointment of new archbishop Dom Mário on May 2

The National Sanctuary of Aparecida announced that Dom Mário Antônio da Silva will officially take office as archbishop on May 2.

Mar 4 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Learn how the inauguration of Dom Mário, the new archbishop of Aparecida chosen by the pope, will be

The inauguration of Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the new archbishop of Aparecida will take place at the National Sanctuary of Our Lady Aparecida during the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil in April 2026.

Mar 4 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New archbishop, Dom Mário participated in novena in 2014 at the National Sanctuary of Aparecida

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva has been appointed as the new archbishop of Aparecida, having previously participated in religious ceremonies at the National Sanctuary of Aparecida.

Mar 3 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New Archbishop of Aparecida, appointed by Pope Leo XVI, is set to assume office in April

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Aparecida by Pope Leo XVI and will commence his duties in April 2024.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva is the sixth archbishop of Aparecida since 1958; see predecessors

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva has been appointed as the sixth archbishop of Aparecida by Pope Leo XIV, succeeding a long line of influential leaders of this important Catholic diocese in Brazil.

Mar 3 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Born in the interior of SP and appointed by Pope Leo XIV: learn who is Dom Mário Antonio, the new archbishop of Aparecida

Dom Mário Antonio da Silva has been appointed the new archbishop of Aparecida, a prominent religious city in Brazil, by Pope Leo XIV.

Mar 2 • 20:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV accepted the new Archbishop of Prague, Přibyl, at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the new Archbishop of Prague, Přibyl, in a ceremonial event at the Vatican.

Mar 2 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Transition in the Catholic leadership of Aparecida: how the change between Dom Orlando and Dom Mário will be

The Catholic Archdiocese of Aparecida undergoes a leadership transition with the appointment of Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the new archbishop, following the official announcement by Pope Leo XIV.

Mar 2 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pope Leo XIII appoints new archbishop of Aparecida

Pope Leo XIII has appointed Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the new archbishop of Aparecida, São Paulo, replacing Dom Orlando Brandes.

Mar 2 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chosen by the Pope, the new Archbishop of Aparecida has two months to assume his new role at the National Sanctuary

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Aparecida by Pope Leo XIV and has two months to transition from his previous position in Cuiabá.

Mar 2 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom Orlando Brandes highlights gratitude after 10 years as archbishop of Aparecida: 'I learned a lot from the people'

Dom Orlando Brandes expressed gratitude during a press conference after stepping down as archbishop of Aparecida, reflecting on his decade of service and learning from the community.

Mar 2 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom Orlando Brandes celebrates the appointment of new archbishop and says: 'Mother Aparecida did everything'

Dom Orlando Brandes celebrated the appointment of Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Aparecida at a mass held at the National Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida.

Mar 2 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I welcomed in obedience', says Dom Mário after being appointed new archbishop of Aparecida (SP)

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva has been appointed as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Aparecida (SP) by Pope Leo XIV, expressing a spirit of obedience and gratitude for the opportunity.

Mar 2 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV appoints the new archbishop of Aparecida, SP

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Dom Mário Antonio da Silva as the new archbishop of Aparecida, Brazil, succeeding Dom Orlando Brandes.

Mar 2 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father Edson Menezes is the new vicar general of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia

Father Edson Menezes has been appointed as the new vicar general of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, announced during a Mass by Archbishop Dom Sergio da Rocha.

Mar 1 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom José Fortes Palau takes office as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba

Dom José Fortes Palau has officially assumed the role of archbishop of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba, marking the end of a nine-month vacancy.

Feb 28 • 14:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Conditional Prison Sentence for Former Archbishop Leo of the Orthodox Church for Serious Financial Crimes

Former Archbishop Leo of the Orthodox Church was sentenced to a conditional prison term for serious financial crimes related to the finances of a cultural association in Finland.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Catholic Church will have a change in command in Aparecida (SP); see the timeline of archbishops

The Archdiocese of Aparecida in São Paulo is expected to announce a new archbishop to replace Dom Orlando Brandes, who is retiring.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC

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