The Vatican announced that after being informed by U.S. officials of a possible breach of child pornography laws on the part of a Holy See diplomat, it has recalled the priest in question and an investigation has been opened. According…

KTF News – For Catholics, U S and European Ties are StrengtheningWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References In Catholic terms, anyway, U.S. and European ties seem in good shape

Roman Catholic Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill said their joint meeting marks “a new stage” in relations between their churches. Parolin was in Russia for talks with Kirill August 21-24. This “new stage,” they said, rises out…

In an audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican, the World Council of Churches Central Committee moderator, Dr. Agnes Abuom, and WCC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, discussed how Christian unity is vital in bringing a true sense…

A delegation from COMECE, the European Conference of Catholic Bishops, met in Tallin, August 18 with the Estonian Prime Minister, Jüri Ratas, and the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adres Anvelt, in order to discuss common concerns as well as the…

KTF News – Australian Cardinal George Pell Charged in Sexual Abuse ScandalWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References High-ranking Vatican official charged with multiple sexual assault offenses

KTF News – Callista Gingrich, the New U.S. Ambassador to the VaticanWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References Who is Callista Gingrich? The woman set to be the new Vatican ambassador

President Donald Trump chose Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. Gingrich is the president of both Gingrich Productions in Arlington, Va. and the charitable non-profit Gingrich Foundation and…

KTF News – President Trump Meets Pope Sooner than any Previous U S PresidentWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References Trump to Pope Francis at the Vatican: ‘We can use peace’

As new strains in the political relationship between the United States and Europe has brought them to the brink of unraveling, the relationships between the Catholic bishops on both sides of the Atlantic are becoming more united. This stronger-than-ever bond…

Australia’s highest ranking Roman Catholic Cardinal George Pell has been indicted by Australia Police on multiple counts of sexual assault. This brings the sex abuse scandal to the highest ranks of the Vatican. Cardinal George Pell, 76, is chief financial…

KTF News – China and the Vatican getting Closer TogetherWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video Source References China and the Vatican have reached an agreement on bishops, says cardinal