The Episcopate Has Decided. Bishops Create a Commission to Investigate Abuse Against Minors in the Church
The Polish bishops have established a commission of independent experts to investigate sexual abuse of minors within the Catholic Church in Poland.
Bishops Want to Fight Against the Exploitation of Minors in the Church. They Talk About "Independent Experts"
Polish bishops have taken steps to address sexual abuse of minors in the Church by establishing a commission to investigate the issue with the involvement of independent experts.
California Catholic bishop resigns amid charges he embezzled $270,000 from parish
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta has resigned and pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges related to mishandling funds from a Chaldean Catholic parish in San Diego.
VIDEO: Pope Leo meets Nigerian bishops during Rome visit
Pope Leo XIV met with Nigerian bishops during their Ad Limina Apostolorum visit to Rome.
Vatican Seven / Will the Church in Poland Punish Believers? Penalties for Violating Canon Law May Reach Thousands
Polish bishops have introduced financial penalties for serious violations of canon law, with the Vatican's approval, starting March 1.
JD Vance admits he spoke 'too harshly' against US bishops on immigration issue
JD Vance acknowledged that he should have expressed his criticism of U.S. bishops over immigration concerns more carefully after suggesting they prioritize financial interests.
Bishops and students rebel: Notre Dame withdrew the appointment of an abortion advocate
The University of Notre Dame faced significant internal upheaval after appointing a professor known for promoting abortion, leading to unprecedented rebellion from students, faculty, and donors.
More Fuel to the Fire of Religion
The Spanish bishops have requested that the Parliament holds a joint session with Pope Leon XIV during his upcoming visit, which raises questions about the role of religion in a secular state.
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.
Heiner Wilmer: The Pious Course is Risky
Heiner Wilmer, the new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, emphasizes placing God at the center of his mission, although significant changes are not expected immediately.
The German Bishops' Conference will request permission from the Vatican for lay preaching
The German Bishops' Conference is set to ask the Vatican for permission to allow not only priests but also qualified laymen and women to preach during Eucharistic celebrations.
The bishops who confront Vox: from labeling its members as 'ideological heirs' of Francoism to calling Abascal 'xenophobic'
Spanish bishops have started to openly confront the far-right party Vox, labeling them as ideological heirs of Francoism and denouncing leader Santiago Abascal's xenophobic rhetoric.
Financial Penalties in the Church: Important Changes from March 1
The Polish Bishops' Conference has announced new financial penalty regulations that will come into effect on March 1, 2026.
Two conservative cardinals call on Lefebvrists to reconsider and not ordain new bishops
Two conservative cardinals urge the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X to obey the Pope and not to ordain new bishops.
Bishop's Conference: Women Should Be Allowed to Preach in Catholic Masses
The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.
Bätzinga replaces Wilmer / A new leader of German bishops acts as a bridge between reformers and the Vatican
Germany's Catholic Church has elected Heiner Wilmer as its new supreme bishop amid tensions from the Synodal Way.
The leader of the Catalan bishops on the rise of the far-right: 'The Church has no ideology, but it does have red lines'
Joan Planellas, the archbishop of Tarragona, discusses the Catholic Church's stance against far-right ideologies and advocates for the dignity of all people.
The bishops admit that León XIV spoke to them about the 'risks of submitting faith to ideologies'
Spanish bishops have acknowledged that during a meeting with pope León XIV, he warned about the risks of aligning faith with ideological movements, particularly concerning the rise of the far-right.
Catholic Church: Heiner Wilmer is the new chairman of the Bishops' Conference
Heiner Wilmer has been elected as the new chairman of the German Bishops' Conference during their spring assembly in Würzburg.
Catholic Church: Heiner Wilmer is the new Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference
Heiner Wilmer has been elected as the new Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, succeeding Georg Bätzing.
Ultratraditionalist Catholics Test Leo XIV, Who Wavers
The ultratraditionalist Catholic group Society of St. Pius X plans to ordain bishops without papal permission, putting Pope Leo XIV in a challenging position ahead of a July 1 deadline.
In the Church, they say that Milei's distance from the bishops hampers the visit of Leon XIV to the country
The Argentine government's efforts to facilitate a papal visit are hindered by President Milei's refusal to meet with bishops over the past two years.
Report of American Bishops on Religious Freedom / Church Leaders in the US Praise Trump's Policy on Gender Ideology. They Are Concerned About ICE Interventions
American bishops released their annual report on religious freedom in the United States, noting improvements under Trump administration but expressing concerns over immigration law enforcement.
Chair of the Bishops' Conference: Who Will Succeed Bätzing?
The German bishops are set to elect a new chairman, with no clear favorite emerging and the need for Italian language skills being highlighted.
The Pope warned bishops that his greatest concern in Spain is the far right that tries to 'instrumentalize the Church'
The Pope has expressed significant concern to Spanish bishops about the rise of far-right groups seeking to exploit the Church for their political gain.
FG reaffirms partnership with Catholic church for national development
The Nigerian Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Catholic Church to promote national development and social cohesion during the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria's plenary meeting.
Catholic Church: Bishops Decide on Bätzing's Successor
The German Catholic bishops will gather in Würzburg for their spring assembly to elect a new chairman following Georg Bätzing's decision not to seek re-election.
Bishops held masses for victims of sexual abuse. "We must not remain silent"
Bishops in Poland conducted masses and Stations of the Cross to support victims of sexual abuse during the Lenten period.
Bishops appointed by Pope Leo 14 take possession in São Paulo
Two new auxiliary bishops appointed by Pope Leo 14 were installed in a ceremony at the Cathedral of Sé in São Paulo.
The Lefebvrists rejected a proposal from the Vatican and confirmed that they will ordain bishops
The Lefebvrists have turned down a Vatican proposal and announced their intent to ordain bishops regardless.
Justice and Peace on Surrogacy: A Serious Violation of the Inalienable Dignity of the Child and Mother
The Croatian Bishops' Conference has issued a statement condemning surrogacy, emphasizing its immoral implications for both children and mothers.
Catholic Church in Germany / Bishops are about to elect a new leader as the star of the controversial synodal path begins to fade
The German Catholic Church is experiencing a tumultuous start to 2026 as bishops prepare to elect new leadership amidst the waning influence of the controversial synodal path.
Bishop Jeż on trial for pedophilia. He delayed reporting to the prosecutor's office
Bishop Andrzej Jeż is on trial for delaying the reporting of alleged pedophilia cases within his diocese, potentially affecting the justice for many victims.
Catholic University in the USA Hires Abortion Advocate. How Did This Happen?
The hiring of professor Susan Ostermann, an abortion rights advocate, by Notre Dame University has sparked major controversy and backlash from several American bishops.
Archbishop of Salvador is confirmed by Pope Leo XIV in the body responsible for the appointment of bishops worldwide
Cardinal Dom Sergio da Rocha, Archbishop of Salvador and Primate of Brazil, has been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Bishops by Pope Leo XIV, responsible for assisting the pope in the selection of new bishops worldwide.
Catholic Church: 'Europe must rediscover its soul'
European bishops call for a united and open Europe, emphasizing shared values beyond merely economic cooperation.
Vatican orders traditionalist Catholic group to suspend self-ordered bishops' ordinations
The Vatican has ordered an ultratraditionalist Catholic group to reverse its decision to independently ordain new bishops, a move that sparked a crisis within the Church.
Pope Leo XIV sent Cardinal 'Tucho' Fernández to stop the challenge launched by the ultraconservative group
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal 'Tucho' Fernández to address the threat posed by an ultraconservative Catholic group planning to ordain bishops.
Pope Leo XIV appoints auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Natal
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor José Sílvio de Brito as the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Natal, fulfilling a request from Archbishop Dom João Santos Cardoso.
Churches are Starting to Run Out in Rome. Bishops: New Ones Will Be Made of Wood
In response to a growing demand for places of worship, the Diocese of Rome and the Italian Bishops' Conference have announced the construction of five new churches in the city.
They are preparing for marriage / Some topics should be discussed even with confirmands. People from broken families are a greater challenge than fiancés with children
Couple Drahoslava and Martin Kečkéš discuss their experiences in leading marriage preparation courses, highlighting the new guidelines from the Slovak Bishops' Conference regarding these preparations.
Spanish video game aims to boost church marriage rates
Spanish bishops have launched a new video game to promote church marriages as numbers of such weddings decline dramatically.
The Church protests against the reform of the penal code. Bishops support imprisonment for the offense of religious feelings
The Polish Catholic Church and the Polish Autocphalous Orthodox Church oppose proposed changes to penal code regarding offenses against religious feelings, advocating for continued imprisonment as a penalty.
Tezanos claims there is a 'political battle' involving Feijóo and the president of the bishops to prevent Catholics from voting for PSOE
José Félix Tezanos asserts that there is a political strategy aimed at dissuading Catholic voters from supporting the PSOE, with involvement from PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo and the president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, Luis Argüello.
The bishops have lost practical reason
The article critiques the Spanish bishops for their positive stance on the mass regularization of immigrants, arguing that it betrays deeper philosophical and ethical concerns regarding justice and ideology.
Abascal: "There are bishops who are making business with immigration"
Vox leader Santiago Abascal criticizes Catholic Church hierarchy for their support of immigrant regularization during a campaign event in Huesca, Aragón.
With a challenge that exposes them to be excommunicated, the Lefebvrites put Pope Leon XIV to the test
The ultra-traditionalist Catholic group announced it will ordain bishops in July, challenging Pope Leon XIV and raising concerns of a new schism.
Catholic Church: The Pius Brotherhood Challenges the Vatican
The traditionalist Priestly Society of St. Pius X intends to consecrate new bishops with or without the Vatican's approval, marking a significant internal conflict for Pope Leo XIV.
Here come the Lefebvrists, challenging Pope Leo by announcing new bishops
The Lefebvrists announce new bishop ordinations, challenging Pope Leo and echoing actions that contributed to the original schism.
The Lefebvrians Will Ordain Bishops Without the Pope's Permission and Are on the Brink of Schism
The Lefebvrians have announced plans to ordain bishops without the Pope's permission, acknowledging that this act will lead to excommunication and essentially mark them as a schismatic group.