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Animals Pope Leo XIV

If the Popemobile ever breaks down …

At his Wednesday morning general audience, Pope Leo’s face lit up with an unusually bright smile as he received a unique donation: Proton, a purebred Arabian horse from a prestigious Polish stable. Source: OSV News.

Animals India

Bishop demands Indian state acts to end wild animal attacks

A Catholic bishop in Kerala state in southern India has accused its communist-led government of inaction after 12 people, including Christians, were killed in wild animal attacks in the past two months. Source: UCA News.

Animals Europe

Priest calls on Pope to denounce bullfighting

A British priest has appeared in an advertisement for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals UK, denouncing bullfighting and calling on Pope Francis to condemn the sport. Source: CNA.

Animals Vatican

Pope and almoner under fire after circus performance

Pope Francis and Cardinal Konrad Krajewski have come under fire from animal rights activists after the papal almoner participated in a circus performance on Saturday that included elephants. Source: Crux.Â