Vatican News & Updates

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Trump offers Pope Leo XIV a seat on the Board of Peace

The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV is weighing an invitation from President Donald Trump to join his Board of Peace that would oversee a de-escalation of conflict in Gaza.

Media January 12

Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West

Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.

Media January 8

Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event

Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.

Vatican News & Updates January 1

Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message

Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.

VIDEO December 25

Pope Leo XIV calls for global compassion and peace in first Christmas Day address

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on Pope Leo XIV's Christmas message from St. Peter's Square and calls for peace from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 'Special Report.'

Vatican News & Updates December 25

Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war

Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.

VIDEO December 25

Pope Leo gives first Christmas Urbi et Orbi address

Pope Leo speaks to believers in St. Peter’s Square on Christmas Day.

US Religions Christianity December 19

Cardinal Dolan 'at peace' after stepping down as archbishop, says successor 'loves the Lord'

Cardinal Timothy Dolan steps down as archbishop of New York after 17 years, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor following Vatican approval.

VIDEO December 19

Timothy Cardinal Dolan opens up on stepping down from archbishop role: I'm at peace

Timothy Cardinal Dolan reflects on his time ministering to New Yorkers on 'The Story.'

VIDEO December 18

Pope accepts Cardinal Dolan's resignation, taps Illinois bishop to lead NYC archdiocese

Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Pope Leo accepting Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation and the appointment of a new Archbishop of New York.