Roman Catholic Church8 Jan 2026Spain's Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensationThe accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately.8 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration diesCecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".30 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Pope appoints new leader of Catholic Church in England and WalesRichard Moth becomes Bishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols who is retiring.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New YorkThe 58-year-old from Chicago will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan to lead New York's 2.5 million Catholics.18 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Evidence of burial ground at Tuam mother and baby homeAgency said it found "graves of child or infant size" at an area on the western edge of the site.5 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign tripWe are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.30 Nov 202529 Nov 2025New Bishop of Plymouth is installed Pope Leo XIV praised the "spiritual gifts" of Nicholas Hudson in a Bull of Appointment.29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue MosqueIt is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.29 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Runaway nuns can stay in Alpine convent if they leave social mediaThe three nuns say they were taken out of the convent against their will and placed in a care home.28 Nov 2025...
