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Will Catholics take a stand against Silicon Valley’s reproductive revolution?
Noor Siddiqui was 3 years old when the movie “Gattaca” (1997) was released. I’m not sure if she’s seen it, but given that the 1990s are back in fashion, I hope her social media algorithms suggest it to her. “Gattaca” is a science fiction drama set...

Faith journey leads north Texas singer to Vatican music honor
By Constanza Morales Special to The Texas Catholic Not even in the darkest moments following a 2022 accident that nearly claimed her life did Carolina Imperial imagine her faith journey would one day lead her to the top of international Catholic...

Vatican reports good profit on investments and real estate as the pope tackles a financial crisis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The office that manages Vatican investments and real estate on Tuesday reported a profit of 62 million euros (around $63 million) in 2024, up 16 million euros from 2023. It’s one of the best results in years and a bit of good...

Vatican communication office urges 2-state solution as France backs Palestinian statehood
CNA Staff, Jul 28, 2025 / 18:34 pm The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication reiterated its long-standing call for recognition of Palestine statehood amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict after France announced last week it would recognize the...

President Zelenskyy Shares Letter from Pope Leo XIV on Ukraine’s Independence Day
Vatican City, 24 August, 2025 / 7:10 pm (ACI Africa). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked his country’s Independence Day on Sunday by posting a letter from Pope Leo XIV in which the pope assured him of prayers for Ukrainians suffering...

Vatican praying that real-life 'hot priest' influencers can boost the church's appeal
Vatican chiefs are praying that "hot priest" influencers can boost the Church's appeal. They're trying to make religion cool with social media clergy stars in a bid to attract younger followers. It comes as 1,000 digital missionaries and...

Vatican Communication Office Urges Two-State Solution as France Backs Palestinian Statehood
While Pope Francis was the first of the popes to use the term “State of Palestine” upon his 2014 visit to the Holy land, Tornielli pointed out that Pope Benedict XVI affirmed both that “the State of Israel has the right to exist and enjoy peace...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic leader confirmed as ambassador to Vatican
Brian Burch, the cofounder and former president of anti-LGBTQ+ group CatholicVote, has been confirmed as ambassador to the Vatican. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. The U.S. Senate...

Vatican Stalls Return Of Stolen Treasures From Former European Colonies
ROME — A leading academic who has called for the return of precious artifacts “stolen by Pope Pius XI and his missionaries” from Indigenous First Nations communities has urged Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican Museums to “rethink their colonial...

Vatican Real Estate Profit Surges
The Vatican announced a significant financial gain on Monday, reporting a €62.2 million ($72.2 million) profit from its financial assets and real estate in 2024. This represents a more than 35% increase from the previous year, a positive...

Woman 'humiliated' on Vatican vacation after guards forced her to wear 'bed sheet'
A woman claims she was left "humiliated" after a visit to the famed Vatican City, which includes sites like the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, resulted in her being handed a bed sheet by security guards to "cover up." Sabrina Almeida, a tattoo...

Vatican’s Jubilee of Youth to see over 500k pilgrims gather in Rome
News Youth from nearly 150 countries are registered to attend, with nearly 80 percent coming from Europe. VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — The week-long Jubilee of Youth begins Monday and will see hundreds of thousands of young people gather in Rome...

It’s time for a better English translation of the Eucharist
(RNS) — Reading the news and social media might lead you to think the only liturgical issue Catholics are concerned about is the Latin Mass. But there is another language problem in the Catholic liturgy that affects many more Catholics: The...

Vatican diplomat sees role for religious communities in nuclear disarmament
Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi (CNS/Justin McLellan) Religious communities can contribute to the “global architecture of disarmament and restraint” by fostering dialogue, prevention and accountability, according to Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi....

UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory' - Pope
Pope Leo XIV met members of the Chagos Refugees Group in Vatican City/SCREENGRAB Pope Leo XIV has said he is "delighted" the UK has agreed to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Speaking to a delegation of 15 refugees from Chagos, Pope Leo said...

WOMEN in the CHURCH | For Pete's Sake: A Vatican Podcast
For Pete’s Sake: A Vatican Podcast,” returns with guest Stephanie MacGillivray, Senior Officer at Caritas Internationalis, policy advisor, and lecturer. Stephanie dives into the current gender issues of the Catholic Church, the work of Caritas...

Gabriel Allon returns in a twisting tale of art, murder and Vatican secrets
I have been chomping at the bit to get my hands on Daniel Silva’s latest book, “An Inside Job.” I try so hard to read slowly. Alas, it’s impossible. When Gabriel Allon and his cronies get together, I’m all in. I put all else aside and tuck myself...

Vatican Youth Jubilee
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Vatican turns to 'hot' Instagram priests to recruit new followers
The Vatican is convening over 1,000 priests, friars, and lay digital communicators in Rome this week, aiming to explore how social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, blogs and apps can bolster outreach and help reconnect with a younger...

Vatican turns to ‘hot priests’ to rescue faith
(MENAFN) In an effort to reconnect with younger generations and counter declining church attendance, the Vatican is hosting a digital evangelism summit featuring several clergy members who have gained popularity online — and have been dubbed “hot...