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May 19, 2026

Vatican calls for stronger synergy against rising cyber slavery in Africa, Asia

He said criminal syndicates increasingly use digital platforms and online scam operations to trap vulnerable people.

Cardinal Fabio Baggio
May 10, 2026
Donald Trump and Pope Leo
April 4, 2026

Catholic Church: Vatican appoints Kukah to global human development council

The Vatican has appointed Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese to the Dicastery for Integral Human Development.

Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto.
April 2, 2026

Pope Leo to lead first of Easter rites on Holy Thursday

Pope Leo XIV is set on Thursday to preside over the first of the religious rites leading up to Easter Sunday in Rome and the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV
March 12, 2026

Israeli Attacks: Lebanese PM begs pope to protect Christians

“I asked the Holy See to intervene and mediate to help preserve the Christian presence in those villages,” said Mr Raggi.

Shelled Lebanon
March 12, 2026

Vatican sacks American bishop for stealing $250,000 from Catholic Church, lounging with sex workers in Mexico

“I have never, in my episcopal life, used any penny of the church money,” Mr Shaleta said. “On the contrary, I have done my best to preserve and manage the donations.”

Emanuel Shaleta in Catholic robe
June 11, 2025

Pope Leo prays for victims of Austrian school shooting

Leo said he is keeping the families, teachers, and fellow pupils in his thoughts.

Austrian city
May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first mass in Sistine Chapel

The new pontiff was joined by cardinals in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, a day after he was chosen on Thursday as the successor to Pope Francis.

Pope at mass
May 7, 2025

Black smoke rises as conclave fails to elect new pope at first meeting

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88.

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney (Credit: Vatican News)
April 23, 2025

Pope Francis’ body moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public view

Until now, only cardinals, members of the Curia and Vatican employees have been able to bid farewell to the deceased pontiff in Saint Martha’s House.

Pope's coffin