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Link to Dcn. John's novel, Into the Wind: https://a.co/d/0fCyBk3g Did a medieval Catholic saint invent the flavors of pumpkin spice nearly 900 years before Starbucks? The Netherlands has just recorded its first case of euthanasia involving a child between the ages of 1 and 12. Meanwhile, a historic Canadian church has been destroyed by arson. Welcome to this week's Church Headlines, where we bring...

The Knights Templar are back—and they’re suing the Pope! A modern group claiming to be the legitimate heirs of the medieval Knights Templar is demanding that the Catholic Church reverse the order's suppression from 1312 and recognize its last Grand Master as a martyr. Meanwhile, a former Masonic temple in Ohio is being transformed into a Catholic shrine, and World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has unve...

Russia Sent Spies to the Vatican? Priests Drafted into the Military, Pope Leo Approves New China Bishop & More | Church News Russian spies were reportedly assigned to the Vatican, raising new questions about the Holy See's role in international diplomacy. Meanwhile, Switzerland has begun drafting Catholic priests into military service, Pope Leo XIV has approved another bishop in China, Fra...

The Anglican Church of Canada has released an official liturgy for assisted suicide, raising serious concerns about the normalization of euthanasia through religious ritual. Meanwhile, the Little Sisters of the Poor are once again defending religious freedom in court, a traditionalist group is attempting to convene a council to elect its own pope, an elderly Nicaraguan bishop has disappeared after...

The Society of St. Pius X has officially been declared in schism following the illicit consecration of four bishops—and the Vatican has now explained exactly what that means for SSPX priests, sacraments, and the faithful. Also this week: a Brazilian couple is sentenced to prison for homeschooling their daughters, Pope Leo XIV writes a letter to America for its 250th birthday, Jordan launches an am...

One of Christianity's oldest and most sacred cathedrals has been damaged in a devastating attack. Meanwhile, the Vatican has responded to a controversial proposal from the German bishops about laypeople preaching homilies, China is building an AI system to monitor religious content, and a Catholic priest in Sudan gives his life after refusing to abandon his people. Welcome to this week's C...

Pope Leo XIV has concluded a historic first visit to Spain, drawing more than 2.5 million participants across six unforgettable days. Meanwhile, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família has reached a major milestone after 144 years of construction, a Brazilian nun gives her life to save a fellow sister from drowning, Canada moves to restrict social media access for children, and the U.S. bishops con...

Pope Leo XIV has just made history by appointing the first laywoman ever to lead a Vatican dicastery. Meanwhile, the Society of St. Pius X has announced the four priests it plans to consecrate as bishops despite warnings from Rome, a British pastor is cleared after being arrested for street preaching, and Pope Leo prepares to visit one of the world's oldest republics. Welcome to this week'...

Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity"), and it may become one of the most important Catholic documents of the AI age. In this special Church Headlines episode, Br. Darius breaks down the Pope’s vision for artificial intelligence, human dignity, work, education, democracy, family life, economic justice, and even the future of warfare....

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical is about to drop — and the Vatican is already launching a brand-new AI commission to support the Church’s response to artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Vatican issues a stark warning to the Society of St. Pius X ahead of possible episcopal consecrations, the Vatican Bank reports a major increase in profits, and Pope Leo prepares for a major visit to France. 🔎...

The Archbishop of Canterbury visits the Vatican, Cardinal Marx sparks controversy in Germany with new blessing guidelines, and Pope Leo XIV responds mid-flight to one of the most debated issues in the Church today. Meanwhile, inspiring stories—from a Catholic marathon champion to Bruno Mars praying before a concert—show how faith continues to appear in unexpected places. Welcome to this week’s Chu...

Pope Leo XIV wraps up a historic 10-day trip across Africa, appears again on TIME’s 100 Most Influential list, and diplomatic relations with Vietnam may soon be restored. Meanwhile, surprising stories—from a marathon-running cardinal to Pope Benedict XVI’s parents’ unlikely love story—remind us that God works in unexpected ways. 🔎 This Week’s Highlights: - Marathon-running Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesc...

A new fund is helping future priests overcome student debt, Atlanta is preparing a bid to host World Youth Day 2030, and Trump lashes out against Pope Leo. In this week’s Catholic news recap, we cover major developments from the Vatican and around the world — including Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron, new leadership in bioethics, rising concerns in the Holy Land, and a surprising updat...

Pope Leo XIV is calling for peace amid rising tensions with Iran, reaching out to Traditional Latin Mass Catholics, and a group of elderly nuns in Austria are fighting to return to their convent. In this week’s Catholic news recap, we cover major global Church developments — from Vatican discussions on artificial intelligence to religious tensions in Jerusalem, rising conversions in the U.S., and...

A Belgian bishop is pushing to ordain married men by 2028, Pope Leo XIV is reopening discussion on Amoris Laetitia, and 2,500 new Catholics are preparing to enter the Church in Hong Kong this Easter. In this week’s Catholic news recap, we cover major global developments — from AI-powered translations at St. Peter’s Basilica to warnings about a controversial Marian shrine, a growing Catholic tech u...

Did you know a Catholic invented McDonald’s famous Filet-O-Fish sandwich? Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a major trip to Africa, and German bishops are once again asking Rome to allow lay people to preach homilies. In this week’s Catholic news recap, we cover major stories from around the world — including the restoration of the historic doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a major Vatican di...

The Chosen just entered the Guinness Book of World Records, Israel announced a new museum at the site of Jesus’ Baptism, and the Catholic prayer app Hallow became the #1 most downloaded app on Apple’s App Store. In this week’s Catholic news recap, we cover major faith headlines from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV’s warning to priests about using artificial intelligence for homilies, a t...

The Vatican declines an invitation to join former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Peace Board, Fulton Sheen is finally set to be beatified, Pope Leo XIV announces a visit to Monaco, and the SSPX rejects the Vatican's dialogue proposal. In this week’s Catholic news recap, we cover major developments from Rome and around the world — from China’s new religious restrictions to escalating tensio...

Pope Leo XIV tops the Gallup global leader rankings, SSPX announces bishop ordinations without a papal mandate, and adult Catholic conversions surge in the Netherlands. This week’s Catholic Church news recap covers major Vatican developments, Church authority tensions, and signs of renewal across Europe and the Americas. From tensions surrounding the Society of Saint Pius X to a historic leadershi...

A Chicago microbrewery has released a beer named “Da Pope” in honor of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican has launched a brand-new official mobile app, and the world’s oldest purpose-built Christian church has just opened its doors to the public. In this week’s episode of Church Headlines, we cover stories from Rome, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas — highlighting moments where faith, culture, tec...

Vogue magazine has just named Pope Leo XIV one of the best-dressed people of 2025 — placing the Holy Father alongside global celebrities and reigniting discussion about symbolism, tradition, and authority in papal attire. But that’s only one of the major stories making headlines this week in the Catholic Church. From Rome to the Americas and beyond, this episode of Church Headlines covers key deve...

The Vatican weighs the question of women deacons, a Cardinal is blocked from leaving Venezuela, and tensions flare again inside a Syro-Malabar cathedral. Here’s everything you need to know from this week in Catholic news. In today’s episode of Church Headlines, Br. John Frain walks you through: - A newly released Vatican report on the possibility of a female diaconate - Pope Leo XIV’s decision to...

Would you like to support us financially in our mission? Link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=a75070 Is Pope Leo XIV shaking up the Vatican more than anyone expected? This week’s Church Headlines covers major reforms, a historic first papal trip, new American Church policies, and even a brand-new museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin. In this episode: • Massive Curia overhaul: Pope Leo XIV si...

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Hollywood stars to the Vatican, a brand-new clinic for the poor opens right under St. Peter’s Square, Mexico considers censoring priests online, and a brand-new documentary about Pope Leo XIV has just been released. In this week’s Church Headlines, we cover the most important stories shaping the Catholic world — from culture to evangelization to religious freedom. Here’s what...

In this week’s Church Headlines, we explore incredible stories from around the world — from NBA coach Joe Mazzulla discerning a call to the diaconate, to a groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Jerusalem that confirms biblical history, to Türkiye’s alarming crackdown on Christians. 📖 This week’s highlights: - NBA Celtics Head coach Joe Mazzulla says he wants to become a Catholic deacon. - Tü...