The Digest:
President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him "weak," "terrible," and "a very liberal person." In a lengthy social media post and comments to reporters, Trump said the US-born pope is "not doing a very good job" and accused him of catering...
The Digest:
Senior US defense officials allegedly threatened the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticised the Trump administration's militaristic approach to Iran. According to a Free Press report, Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby told the Vatican's US representative: "The United States...
The Digest:
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese to a top position in the Vatican City as a Member of the Council of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. The Nigerian priest will serve a five-year term on the council, joining prominent Cardinals...
The Digest:
During his first Christmas Vigil Mass, Pope Leo XIV included the Igbo language in the Prayer of the Faithful, recognizing the global contributions of Igbo Catholics.
Key Points:
The Prayer of the Faithful featured an intention read entirely in the Igbo language.
An Igbo couple...
The Digest:
Pope Leo XIV has named Reverend Father Anthony Daleng as the new Vice Regent of the Papal Household. According to Vatican Media, the 48-year-old priest from Plateau State will assist in coordinating papal audiences and managing the Pope's daily schedule, marking a significant step...
The Digest:
In a significant doctrinal clarification, the Vatican has officially discouraged Catholics from using the titles "Co-redemptrix" and "Mediatrix" for Mary, emphasizing Jesus Christ's unique and exclusive role in salvation.
Key Points
A new decree approved by Pope Leo XIV...