A pivotal 1960s council shaping Catholic engagement with the modern world
The Aberdeen diocese has condemned the consecration of Father Michael Mary as a bishop without papal mandate, marking a concrete schismatic split. The Vatican is scrutinising the Transalpine Redemptorist community amid ongoing questions about canonical authority and unity within the Church.
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.
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.