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Five women have accused the archbishop of Rabat, Cristobal Lopez Romero, of sexual assault, leading him to step back from duties while the Vatican investigates. The archbishop denied all allegations when contacted.

Pope Leo XIV begins a summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo after a period of active global engagement and decisive governance, including a July 4 visit to Lampedusa to honor migrants. The Vatican has adjusted its security and infrastructure to support his retreat at the Apostolic Palace.

Pope Leo XIV began a summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo after asserting papal authority on global issues like artificial intelligence and war, and addressing migrant crises in Sicily and Spain. His stay at the Vatican retreat includes security-focused relocation to the Apostolic Palace, marking a shift from previous papal practices.

Pope urges the United States to recommit to welcoming migrants as part of its tradition on the nation's 250th anniversary. He addressed the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia via video link after receiving the Liberty Medal at the Vatican on July 3, 2026.

Ultratraditionalists are rebelling against Pope Leo, triggering a rupture with the Vatican. Newly consecrated bishops are gathered at the Society of St. Pius X seminary in Econe, Switzerland.

Pope Leo XIV praised the United States for its history of welcoming immigrants and upholding religious liberty during a livestreamed Liberty Medal ceremony. The event, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, was moved indoors due to extreme heat and coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Pope Leo XIV urged the United States to recommit to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity during a remote event on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He highlighted America’s history of welcoming migrants and promoting religious freedom, receiving the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center for his work on religious liberty. The Pope also planned to visit Lampedusa on July 4, a site symbolizing migrant struggles.

Italy and Bulgaria have expressed concerns over EU plans to sanction Russia’s Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, citing religious and diplomatic considerations. The EU’s 21st sanctions package, which includes a visa ban for Kirill and measures targeting Russia’s oil exports and military sectors, faces objections from several member states.

A rebel group of Roman Catholics has ordained its own bishops in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican order.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated bishops without papal approval, declaring the group schismatic. It warned followers that attending SSPX Masses or adhering to its doctrines could result in excommunication, targeting thousands of supporters.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests for appointing bishops without papal consent and rejecting reforms aimed at improving Jewish relations. The sect denies accusations of antisemitism despite its rejection of these reforms.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated new bishops without papal consent, declaring the group schismatic. The Vatican warned SSPX followers that adhering to the group could result in excommunication, reversing prior concessions to the traditionalist group.

The Vatican excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X and warned that lay believers formally adhering to the group would also face excommunication. This follows the society's consecration of four new bishops, defying Pope Leo XIV's plea and escalating a rift since 1988.

The Vatican excommunicated six bishops from the Society of St Pius X, an ultraconservative Catholic group, and warned lay believers who formally adhere to the group would face the same fate. The decree followed the group's consecration of four new bishops, defying Pope Leo XIV and deepening a rift that began in 1988.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) for consecrating bishops without papal consent, declaring the group schismatic. It warned SSPX followers that attending their Masses could result in excommunication, invalidating sacraments administered by SSPX priests.

The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) for consecrating bishops without papal approval, declaring the group schismatic. It warned SSPX followers that attending their Masses could result in excommunication, as the society defied Pope Leo XIV's request to avoid disrupting church unity.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests after they consecrated bishops without papal approval. The decree warns SSPX faithful that attending their Masses could result in excommunication, reversing prior concessions to the traditionalist group.

Pope Leo XIV excommunicated bishops from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) who consecrated new bishops without papal approval, declaring the group in schism. The Vatican revoked the SSPX's sacramental rights and urged Catholics to disengage, following decades of attempts to reconcile with the traditionalist group opposing Second Vatican Council reforms.

Trump denied a conflict of interest over cryptocurrency ventures, which he and his family earned over $1 billion from last year. The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.

The Vatican's watchdog authority has imposed disciplinary measures on the Society of Saint Pius X for consecrating bishops without papal consent.

The Vatican excommunicated members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining bishops without papal consent, creating a schism in the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández stated the group's actions constituted a schismatic act under canon law, leading to automatic excommunication.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests after the society consecrated bishops without the pope's consent.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests after they consecrated bishops without the pope's consent.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicated its bishops, and invalidated sacraments administered by its priests. The society consecrated bishops without papal consent, leading to harsh sanctions from the Vatican.

The Vatican excommunicated six bishops from the Society of St Pius X, an ultraconservative Catholic group, after they consecrated four new bishops without papal approval. The decree labeled the act as 'schismatic' and warned that lay believers formally adhering to the group would also face excommunication.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicated its bishops, and invalidated the sacraments of confession and marriage administered by its priests. The society consecrated four new bishops without papal consent, prompting the Vatican to label the act as schismatic.

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicated its bishops, and invalidated sacraments after the group consecrated bishops without papal consent. The society, which opposes Vatican II reforms and celebrates the Latin Mass, faced harsh sanctions including excommunication of priests and warnings to its faithful.

The traditionalist Catholic Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated five bishops in Econe, Switzerland, defying the Vatican. The event occurred on July 1, 2026, and included bishops from Switzerland, the US, and France.

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) plans to consecrate four bishops without Pope Leo XIV's consent, incurring automatic excommunication and a schismatic act. The group, founded in opposition to Vatican II reforms, has grown despite its lack of legal status in the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X to abandon plans to consecrate four bishops without Vatican approval, calling it a 'sin of extreme gravity' and warning it risks deepening a decades-old split with the Church. The group, which rejects post-Vatican II reforms, claims a 'state of necessity' requires the consecration, echoing a 1988 schismatic act that led to excommunications.

Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X to cancel its planned consecration of four bishops without papal approval, calling it a schismatic act and a 'sin of extreme gravity.' The Vatican warned of automatic excommunication for those involved, marking a crisis for the pope's efforts to maintain church unity.

Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to abandon its plan to consecrate four bishops without papal approval, calling the act a schismatic sin. The SSPX, a traditionalist group opposing Vatican II reforms, has a history of consecrating bishops without consent, leading to excommunications in 1988. The Vatican warned of automatic excommunication for those involved in the upcoming consecrations.

Pope Leo XIV urged the Society of St. Pius X to abandon its plan to consecrate four bishops without papal approval, calling the act schismatic and a 'sin of extreme gravity.' The Vatican warned that proceeding would result in automatic excommunication for those involved.

The Vatican accused the EU of applying a double standard in its handling of wars, citing inconsistent foreign policy actions. The EU defended its commitment to international law without directly addressing the criticism, while some European Parliament members supported the Vatican's claims.

The Vatican's doctrinal chief accused the European Union of selectively applying international law and inconsistent foreign policy, criticizing sanctions and aid based on political alliances. The Vatican is rethinking the traditional doctrine of a just war, leading to a conflict with U.S. Vice President JD Vance over its interpretation.

Pope Leo XIV emphasized support for immigrants during a visit honoring St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint and patron of immigrants. He criticized migration challenges and clashed with President Donald Trump over immigration policies, while advocating for legal pathways and integration. The Pope's stance aligns with his predecessor Pope Francis and has intensified tensions with the Trump administration.

Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to argue that rare earth mining could benefit Latin America if done with environmental and labor safeguards. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its negative impacts on Indigenous communities and the environment, but Goldfajn emphasized the potential for responsible extraction projects in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil.

Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to advocate for responsible rare earth mineral mining in Latin America, emphasizing safeguards and local value creation. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its impact on Indigenous communities, but Goldfajn highlighted the potential economic benefits with proper governance.

The head of the Inter-American Development Bank met with Pope Leo XIV to advocate for sustainable rare earth mining in Latin America, emphasizing environmental and labor safeguards. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its environmental and social impacts, particularly on Indigenous communities, while the Pope's missionary work in Peru exposed him to mining's negative consequences.

Ilan Goldfajn, head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to advocate for sustainable rare earth mining in Latin America, emphasizing safeguards and local value creation. The Vatican has historically opposed mining due to its environmental and social impacts, particularly on Indigenous communities, though Goldfajn highlighted a $4 billion pipeline of mineral projects in the region.