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Food Security United States

Holy See UN envoy says peace essential to eradicate hunger

In light of the systemic shocks caused by the war in the Middle East, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation has called for immediate measures to protect vulnerable populations. Source: Vatican News.

United States

More young men say religion ‘very important’ in their lives 

An increasing number of young men in the United States say religion is “very important” in their lives, edging them ahead of young women on the issue, according to Gallup. Source: Catholic Review.

United States

Pope’s brother victim of hoax bomb threat

The brother of Pope Leo XIV was reportedly the victim of a hoax bomb threat in a suburb outside of Chicago, according to police and media reports. Source: EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV United States

Pope has ‘no fear’ of Trump Administration after attack from president

Pope Leo XIV told reporters en route to Algeria yesterday that he has “no fear of the Trump Administration”, hours after United States President Donald Trump made a vicious attack on the pontiff via social media. Source: NCR Online.

United States

US Vice President brings his conversion to book

United States Vice President JD Vance has a new book coming out that will explore his religious faith and his conversion to Catholicism as an adult. Source: National Catholic Reporter/AP.

Pope Leo XIV United States

Childhood classmates reunite with ‘super nice guy’

Pope Leo XIV was reunited with some of his year 8 classmates who visited him at the Vatican last week. Source: CNS.

Diplomacy United States

Vatican’s UN envoy appointed apostolic nuncio to US

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Vatican’s representative to the United Nations to be his apostolic nuncio to the United States. Source: NCR Online. 

Gun Violence United States

US Catholic school adopts AI technology to spot shooters

A Catholic school in Arkansas has adopted AI technology to help spot potential shooters and alert law enforcement before a shooting takes place. Source: EWTN News.

United States

New Archbishop of New York a ‘Leo-style bishop’

Archbishop Ronald Hicks was installed on Friday as the 11th Archbishop of New York, calling on Catholics to spread the faith while respecting all people and helping the vulnerable. Source: Crux.