Pope Leo XIV becomes First American Pontiff
In 2025, the Catholic Church elected a new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo the 4th. He is the first American to become Pope and the 267th leader of…
Pope Francis hails peace in postwar Mozambique
The leader of the Catholic Church has urged Mozambique's political leaders to uphold peace and tone down divisive rhetoric. The country is hoping to avert political violence in the run-up to elections…
Pope laments abortion with controversial ‘hit man’ remark
The head of the Catholic Church has equated getting an abortion for medical reasons with hiring a contract killer. German officials have condemned such rhetoric, saying it is "absolutely unacceptable."…
Pope Francis urges migrant-skeptic Bulgaria to welcome refugees
Although Pope Francis wants the Balkan nation to open its hearts and homes to migrants, there is considerable opposition to refugees in Bulgaria. Ties with the Catholic Church are also not warm.…
‘The Catholic Church faces its demons’
'The Catholic Church faces its demons'…
DR Congo Catholic Church still reticent about accepting election result
DR Congo Catholic Church still reticent about accepting the election result.…
Report details widespread sexual abuse by German priests
A report commissioned by the Catholic Church has found that more than 1500 priests sexually abused thousands of mostly male children and teens in Germany over 70 years. DW visited a church…
Catholic church protests herdsmen killings in Lagos
The Catholic church on Tuesday, May 22, staged a peaceful protest in Lagos State over incessant killings by herdsmen and other marauders in Nigeria.…
Pope Francis celebrates Epiphany at the Vatican
The head of the Catholic church lead followers in the feast of Epiphany which marks the end of the Christmas season.…
Pope Francis conducts Angelus prayer
Pope Francis has conducted the Angelus Prayer, reminding visitors that it was the day to celebrate St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Catholic church.…
Interior of Church show destruction after suicide bomb attack
At least 8 people killed and up to 45 wounded after two men attacked a Catholic church in Pakistan.…