Catholic Church

S’pore religious organisations receive emergency response training to deal with unexpected incidents

A priest at St Joseph’s Church (pictured) in Upper Bukit Timah was stabbed with a knife while conducting communion in November 2024.

Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte’s Philippines as ambassador to US

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, greets parishioners before Mass for the late Pope Francis, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, U.S., April 26, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Jesus will still love you as you age, says Vatican as it warns against cosmetic surgery

A new document approved by Pope Leo XIV warns against cosmetic surgery, artificial intelligence and mechanical implants.

Cardinal found with phone during secret conclave to elect Pope Leo, book says

FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV stands in the Sistine Chapel among cardinals after being elected, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Vatican Media/Francesco Sforza/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo

Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026

Pope Leo XIV speaks as he celebrates Mass in the parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castro Pretorio, Rome, Italy, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri

Inside the Vatican studio preserving the mosaics of St Peter’s Basilica

It takes months for the studio to create one mosaic in a slow and intensive process piecing together tiny coloured tiles into devotional items.

Thousands visit remains of St Francis of Assisi in Italy

The remains of St Francis of Assisi are displayed to the public for the first time in history inside a glass shrine.

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica hits peak height

A crane lifts the final piece of the 17m cross that completes the Sagrada Familia's Tower of Jesus Christ.

Pope Leo to spend US July 4 holiday on Italy's Lampedusa, known for migrant arrivals

Pope Leo XIV attends the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Polish bishop on trial over child sex abuse reporting delays

Poland's Catholic diocese of Tarnow Bishop Andrzej Jez stands at a district court before the start of his trial on charges of failing to promptly inform law enforcement about alleged child abuse committed by priests under his authority, in Tarnow, Poland, February 18, 2026. Jakub Wlodek/Agencja Wyborcza.pl/via REUTERS

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