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This week on Church Headlines: From Pope Leo XIV’s sky-high approval ratings in the U.S. to Argentina unveiling the world’s largest mural dedicated to Pope Francis, we cover the latest Catholic news shaping our world. We’ll also look at rising concerns for religious freedom, breakthroughs in bio-technology that raise ethical questions, and the Vatican’s plans to restore Michelangelo’s Last Judgmen...

More than a million young Catholics flood Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV, tragedy strikes a parish in Congo, and St. John Henry Newman is officially named a Doctor of the Church. From acts of solidarity in Gaza to a groundbreaking clean energy project in the Vatican, this week’s Catholic news is filled with powerful moments of faith, resilience, and hope. 📌 This week’s headlines include: Over 1 millio...

Iraqi First Communions, TIME Magazine’s Pope Feature, and the World’s Smartest Man is Christian? This week on Church Headlines:- Over 400 Iraqi children celebrate First Communion in a powerful act of resilience- TIME Magazine puts Pope Leo XIV on the cover with a look into his humble roots- The world’s highest IQ holder says science led him to Christ- Taybeh, the last fully Christian town in the W...

Could praying the Rosary actually improve your mental health? Did the Pope just drop in on a summer camp? And who just won the 2025 Religious Freedom Award? Br. Darius Lawrence brings you the top Catholic stories from around the world. In this episode:A new scientific study reveals mental health benefits of the Rosary. The U.S. Supreme Court sides with states on abrtion provider funding. Pope Leo...

Did the Vatican just release a free documentary on Pope Leo XIV? Did Hollywood finally get exorcism theology right? And was there another deadly church attack in Syria? Br. Darius Lawrence brings you this week’s top Catholic news stories from around the world. In this episode:- The Vatican launches Leo of Peru, the first documentary on Pope Leo XIV.- Lawmakers from nearly 100 nations gather in Rom...

Are we about to witness the first-ever “Catholic Grammys”? Is Castel Gandolfo back? Is Africa becoming the new heart of the Catholic Church? Welcome back to Church Headlines — your trusted weekly recap of major stories from the Catholic world. In this episode hosted by Br. Darius Lawrence, we cover everything from the Vatican’s sleek new website to shocking news out of Nigeria and the UK Parliamen...

Why Did Pope Leo XIV Give Away €500? | Bible Sales Surge & AI Homily Scandal | Church HeadlinesWelcome to Church Headlines, your weekly Catholic news recap! In this episode, Br. Darius Lawrence covers the biggest Catholic stories making waves around the globe:🕊️ Pope Leo XIV gifts 500 euros to every Vatican employee in a moving gesture of gratitude.🏋️‍♂️ Did the Pope’s personal trainer not kno...

Pope Leo XIV’s First Week: Social Media Milestones, Record-Breaking Card & a Surge in Faith | Church HeadlinesPope Leo XIV’s first days as Pontiff are already making headlines—from his rapid rise on social media to a trading card that’s breaking records. But that’s just the beginning. In this episode of Church Headlines, Br. Darius Lawrence unpacks the most important Catholic news of the week:...

🚨 Habemus Papam! Meet Pope Leo XIV | Church Headlines Special Report 🇻🇦We have a new Pope! On May 8th, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th successor to St. Peter, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. In this special edition of Church Headlines, Br. Bernardo Ross takes you through everything you need to know about our new Holy Father—from his roots in Chicago to his missionary...

Did Archaeologists Just Find a Garden at Jesus’s Tomb? | Church HeadlinesWelcome to Church Headlines, your weekly roundup of the most important Catholic news from around the world! I’m Br. Bernardo this episode, we’re diving into some powerful stories—from ancient discoveries to modern acts of mercy. In this episode:Archaeologists may have uncovered a 2,000-year-old garden at the very site of Jesu...

How is the Pope's health? Does the city of Rome have a new Ai assistant named Julia? Did an Oxford study just show that sex change interventions lead to higher rates of depression? What happened at the planned Black Mass in Wichita Kansas? Has the Vatican really entered the world of Minecraft? How much are Planned Parenthood abortion clinic managers earning? Why was a Chinese bishop arrested i...

Could a new blockbuster documentary on Palestinian Christianity challenge Western perceptions of the Holy Land? Is J.R.R. Tolkien on the path to sainthood, and what would this mean for the world of literature and faith? After 112 church attacks, why has Canada suddenly halted its investigation into the alleged Catholic school tombs? Why has the Vatican suppressed the Argentine group ‘Miles Christi...

Could Christian leaders rallying in Jerusalem stop a municipality's controversial bid to seize properties of the Armenian Patriarchate? Are Anglicans on the verge of announcing the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and will it mark a new direction for the Communion? Is "Cultural Christianity" overtaking "New Atheism?" All this and more brought to you today by your Church Headlines.

Is the Church about to make history with the first woman head of the Vatican City government? Could U.S. Catholics be gearing up for the biggest Eucharistic event of this decade? And has a new Brazilian bishop gone too far while seeking to foster ecumenism with the local Anglican Church? All this and more brought to you today by your Church Headlines.

Will priests in Washington be caught between prison walls and Church excommunication over a controversial new bill? Could Nicaragua’s new constitutional reforms threaten the Church’s very right to worship? Are we facing another health scare for Pope Francis as he’s hospitalized for bronchitis? Think Mass attendance is dropping in Europe? You might be surprised by the latest numbers from England an...