Largest Christian church, led by the pope, with global reach and centuries of influence.
60 Minutes has undergone leadership upheaval, with Bari Weiss at the helm of CBS News since last year. Staff departures and conflicts over editorial direction have intensified, while new hires and resident journalists reshape the program as it confronts internal tensions and broader merger dynamics.
The Guardian piece traces Andy Burnham’s Catholic background and Manchester tenure, highlighting his focus on poverty and welfare, and contrasts UK Catholicism with the US culture-war framing around religion and migration.
Two interviews reveal shifting dynamics in public discourse: a renowned comedian discusses his career, while a broadcaster’s tone hints at evolving industry norms. The conversations highlight personal storytelling, audience expectations, and resilience in a rapidly changing media landscape.
A fire at Spin Time Labs in Rome has intensified government scrutiny of occupied properties. Authorities have seized the building while residents, including families, face displacement as the city searches for housing alternatives amid political debate over squats.
A District Court of Western Australia has convicted Christopher Saunders, 76, on 13 of 19 charges of sexual abuse dating from 2008 to 2019 in the Broome Diocese. He led the diocese from 1996 to 2021 and resigned after an earlier police inquiry. The verdict follows a lengthy trial in which four charges were dropped and six were acquitted; sentencing is set for September 21.
Christians in Israel fear harassment as regional conflicts intensify. A nun reports being spat at; volunteers and police are increasingly involved. Interfaith leaders highlight better policing and a new Greek Orthodox government envoy. Catholics join a Mount Tabor pilgrimage amid security concerns.
Poland has unveiled a 55.6-meter statue of Mary in Konotopie, crowning a 15-meter pedestal. The monument rivals the height of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer and is touted as Europe s largest of its kind. Catholic leaders note ongoing shifts in public religiosity while the project is funded by local millionaires and tied to a personal health episode of one patron.
A federal judge has vacated a policy that would have blocked immigrant visas to 75 countries, ruling Secretary of State Rubio exceeded his authority and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. The decision reinforces consular officers’ control over visa eligibility and sparks renewed debate over the administration’s immigration agenda.
Journalists and worshippers have been locked inside Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre overnight, witnessing a rare, shared space among Armenian, Catholic and Greek Orthodox traditions. The experience highlights centuries of custody arrangements and ongoing religious ritual.
The Catholic Biblical Association has elected Levine, a Jewish scholar, as its first Jewish president. Critics allege antisemitism online, while supporters say the appointment reflects interfaith dialogue and scholarly merit. The backlash highlights rising antisemitism and calls for better understanding between faiths.
A 29-foot limestone statue at Mount Cristo Rey remains at the center of a legal clash after the U.S. government pursues land seizure for a proposed border wall. Diocese argues the move infringes religious liberty, while authorities say the project will protect the area and support border security.
Cardinal Joseph Zen and four others have been convicted in Hong Kong over the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, marking a landmark case on the city’s freedom of association. The fund helped cover medical and legal costs for arrested protesters; convictions were for breaches of the Societies Ordinance. Wong’s case unfolds with another plea in a separate conspiracy charge. Readers are watching rapid political shifts in Hong Kong following the 2019 protests.
MPs are back in the House of Commons facing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Supporters argue it offers dying adults a choice with safeguards, while opponents warn of risks to vulnerable people. The government remains neutral. A pivotal vote is expected this Friday, with the outcome likely to hinge on turnout and the Lords’ future role.
The federal tax-credit scholarship program is expanding scrutiny and renewed political clash as New York considers opting in. Governors and unions frame the move as school choice versus public funding, while proponents say the program expands opportunity without diverting public dollars.
Pope Leo XIV has opened a four-day visit to France focused on defending the value of human life and meeting abuse survivors. The trip has prompted protests and fresh criticism: survivors and campaigners say the church has not provided timely justice and want transparent trials, while French reparations bodies have awarded hundreds of victims compensation.
The High Court has found most of the defendants guilty on multiple charges related to the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people and wounded hundreds. Sentencing will be delivered later; several defendants face long prison terms while others are acquitted. The case has highlighted alleged intelligence failures and potential state links to the attacks.
Protesters bearing a banner listing 300 children who died in Gaza and southern Lebanon have gathered near the Vatican with Italian police escort. The movement Priests Against Genocide, started in August 2025, now includes more than 2,500 priests and bishops across five continents. The march proceeded to embassies and the Leonardo SpA office in Rome after prayers near the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV has completed the second day of a four‑day visit to France, drawing hundreds of thousands to an outdoor Mass on the Champs‑Élysées and meeting pilgrims in Lourdes. He has met President Emmanuel Macron, warned about AI and is scheduled to meet abuse survivors in Lourdes and migrants in Paris.
The Vatican's pope has urged world leaders and AI chiefs to seek guardrails and dialogue to prevent AI from harming humanity. He has criticised tech leaders who argue against regulation, and notes Nvidia’s guardrail plan while remaining skeptical. Trump has called AI fears a hoax, while White House talks with tech leaders are planned.
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell has released a comprehensive review of abuse in Fall River, Springfield and Worcester dioceses, revealing at least 275 clergy members accused of abusing 944 children. The report shows systemic failures and calls for reforms, with some cases referred to district attorneys and limited prosecutions due to statute of limitations.
The Supreme Court is evaluating whether federal law preempts state and local lawsuits accusing oil companies of climate-related damages. Boulder, Colorado, leads a wave of cases seeking damages for disaster costs, with ExxonMobil and Suncor among the defendants. The decision could affect dozens of similar lawsuits nationwide.
A 76-year-old former bishop in Broome, Western Australia, has been sentenced for 13 of 19 charges of sexual abuse against Indigenous men and youths. The church and Vatican investigations overlapped with police action, highlighting tension between canonical processes and criminal justice. The bouquet of reports notes the impact on victims and the church’s accountability.
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors found a small, localized nodule. Surgeons have confirmed lung adenocarcinoma; doctors have said postoperative blood tests and a chest X‑ray are within expected ranges and the pope has begun physiotherapy and walking in his room.
Religious leaders, including Archbishop Broglio, are opposing the Pentagon's plan to livestream the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Hasan, a Fort Hood shooter. They argue the broadcast could demean human dignity, harm the US military’s image, and set a dangerous precedent for public executions.
President Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing‑squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after bipartisan domestic and international outrage. The administration has said the execution will proceed at Fort Hood and that immediate family members of victims may attend in person; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism for announcing the broadcast plan.
Pope Leo XIV has had the lower lung lobe removed and his recovery is progressing. Doctors say there is no clinical reason to stop the planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, though organizers are monitoring his health as he weighs travel amid ongoing treatment discussions.
Masked Israeli settlers have attacked a diplomatic delegation visiting olive harvesters near Taybeh, pelting consular vehicles with stones, smashing a Belgian car window and assaulting a French mayor. The EU and several foreign ministries have called for accountability; Israeli authorities have opened investigations while the prime minister has questioned elements of the footage.
Mackenzie and dozens of associates are found guilty of murder in the Shakahola forest case, with a court ruling that links the deaths of hundreds of followers to a doomsday sect. The verdict covers 191 deaths; investigations into others continue. Families mourn as Kenya looks to tighten oversight of religious groups.
Catholic exorcists with large social-media followings are prompting bishops to reassess online ministry. A Denver archdiocese says Fr. Chad Ripperger will take a one-year break from public speaking to focus on his religious community, after a meeting with Archbishop Golka. The move follows related actions involving other exorcists and a broader debate on how the church engages with online platforms.
The Archdiocese of New York has reached a framework for a settlement with abuse survivors, with final sign-off expected the week of November 6. Survivors would receive at least $250,000 each, with larger payouts possible after reviewing the extent of abuse. The deal ends years of lawsuits and could prevent bankruptcy for the archdiocese.
A bus crash on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway has left multiple dead and dozens injured. Authorities say the toll could rise as investigations identify speeding and dangerous overtaking as contributing factors. The incident follows a similar crash three weeks earlier on the same road.
Archbishop Grob says the White House publicized a private meeting with bishops using photos and a video less than two weeks before the midterm elections, prompting concern among bishops about partisan use. Des Moines’ Joensen says he regrets not being shrewder about the meeting’s portrayal. The White House has defended its actions as not endorsing policies or the president.
The pope has voted by mail in the US midterm elections in Chicago, confirming he is exercising his citizenship and urging civic participation. He has clashed with President Trump over immigration and the Iran crisis, and his vote comes as campaigning intensifies ahead of the November 3 ballot.