US media executive becomes first laywoman to run a Vatican ministry
Maria Montserrat Alvarado, 39, of EWTN News, takes over the Vatican’s communications department.
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Vatican Clears Pope Leo XIV for 12-Day South America Trip Two Weeks After Lung Cancer Surgery
The Nov. 6-17 tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, including high-altitude Cuzco, will go ahead as planned.
Archdiocese of New York Agrees to $800 Million Settlement With About 1,300 Clergy Abuse Survivors
It would be the second-largest Catholic abuse settlement in the U.S., behind Los Angeles’ $880 million deal.
Pope Leo Walking and Eating Again After Lung Cancer Surgery
The Vatican said the 71-year-old pontiff’s recovery is on track after doctors removed part of his right lung.
Military Archbishop Tells Catholic Soldiers to Refuse Nidal Hasan Firing Squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio condemned plans to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, scheduled for Dec. 3.
Chicago archdiocese unveils first U.S. Catholic memorial to suicide victims
The “At Peace” memorial honors lives lost to suicide and their families, a sign of the Catholic Church’s more compassionate approach.