Dried blood of a saint who died in 305 AD turned into liquid at a church in Naples, Italy, signalling a miracle. This age-old ritual has been happening since 1383, and devotees believe it to be real. However, sceptics have questioned 

17 centuries ago, a saint was beheaded. His dried blood 'miraculously' changed form at an Italian ritual

More than 700,000 people gathered at St. Peter’s Square to witness Pope Leo XIV canonise Bartolo Longo — once a Satanic priest, now a Catholic saint. Here's his wild story. 

From demon worshipper, to a man of God: Vatican makes former Satanic priest a Saint — The wild story of Bartolo Longo

Trending | World news | Cardinals from 133 countries gather at St Peter's Basilica for a final mass before entering the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Pope conclave begins: Cardinals gather for final mass before selecting Pope Francis' successor

Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Here's everything to know about his funeral

Pope Francis' final journey: World leaders to bid farewell to 'pope of the slums' | Venue, burial details here

Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals from 17 different countries, strengthening the global reach of the Catholic Church. The move highlights his commitment to inclusivity and international representation within the Church's leadership.

Pope Francis Elevates 21 New Cardinals, Ceremony Reflects Global Church Diversity

The AI technology was used to create a digital twin of the famous Catholic church - which consists of an ultra-precise 3D computer model that simulates an object in the physical world. Watch this report for more details!

AI Used to Recreate the Historic Vatican Church

The Vatican has unveiled a new mascot for the Catholic Church in the hope of engaging young people - a cartoon character named Luce. WION tells you more about the mascot in this report.

Vatican's Anime-Inspired Mascot

The issue of women being ordained as priests or being appointed as deacons has always been a sticking agenda among the Catholic liberals seeking reforms in the church. However, this demand for reforms remains unlikely at the Global Catholic Summit which opened last week. Watch for more details!

Report: Liberal Catholics Demand Greater Role for Religious Women

In a heartwarming tradition, Catholic pet owners in Peru brought their animals to church to receive blessings during a special ceremony. Held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, the event saw a variety of pets, from dogs and cats to birds and guinea pigs, being blessed by priests. The ceremony is a beloved annual event, symbolizing the deep bond between humans and animals and celebrating the role pets play in the lives of their owners. The blessings are believed to bring protection, good health, and well-being to the cherished animals.

Peruvian Catholics Bring Pets To Church For Blessing Ceremony

It was a sight to behold in the Catholic dominated East Timor after an estimated 600,000 people nearly half of the country's population packed the seaside Park to attend the Pontiff's final Mass. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis' Mass in East Timor: Tens of thousands throng east Timor's coast to attend Pope's mass

Catholic Church in Spain suspends priest alleged to be involved in Viagra sales

Ukrainian Catholic church says Vatican document on blessing same sex couples does not apply

Spain Church audit report into sex abuse to be ready next month

Pope Francis has signaled the winds to change up, until now the Catholic Church had managed to keep its conservative values on the LGBTQ plus community intact but now it can change. Watch the video to know more.

Future of catholic church: LGBTQ couples could be blessed in Vatican

For centuries the Catholic Church has been dominated by men. However, this is about to change for the first time, the pope will allow women to vote at an influential global meeting of Bishops in October.

Vatican: Women to partake in synod of bishops, voice gratitude for voting rights

Pope Francis says Catholic Church can bless same-sex unions on 'case-by-case basis', amid tussle

Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals to fill highest ranks of Church, calls diversity ‘necessary’

Polish family killed by Nazis for saving Jews beatified by Catholic Church

Pope affirms Church's welcoming stance toward all, including LGBTQ+ people, with caveats

German Catholic church loses half a million members in one year. Here's why

Catholic summer camp bans gay teacher, sparks uproar in Italy

Illinois: Nearly 2,000 children sexually abused by 450 Catholic clerics over seven decades, says report

The Vatican has decided to introduce a historic new progressive reform. Pope Francis has expressed his intention to make the Catholic Church a more inclusive space for women now.

Pope Francis ushers in progressive change; women to vote at upcoming Bishop's meeting

'I thank you': Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday mass, a day after being discharged from hospital

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