The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient traditions in communion with Rome
While the Catholic Church is often viewed from a Latin rite prism, it also includes 23 Eastern Churches that are in full communion as part of the one Catholic fold. When the Catholic Church is mentioned, many think exclusively of the Latin Church, to which the vast majority of the worldʼs Catholics belong. However, the […]
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as exorcist, spiritual guide, and communicator
A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer. ROME — A conference marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Father Gabriele Amorth offered a lesser-known portrait of the celebrated exorcist, highlighting his humanity, spirituality, and gift for communicating the faith. […]
Pope Leo XIV praises Catholics who led Church in ‘new directions’
The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace. Pope Leo XIV on Friday highlighted the contributions of laypeople and religious who helped shape Catholic social teaching and embodied “a Church forging ahead in new directions.” During […]
St. Peter’s Basilica completes mosaic restoration of ornate chapel dome
The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in May 2025. St. Peter’s Basilica, which is marking 400 years since its consecration, has completed a mosaic restoration in the dome of one of its most ornate chapels. The Fabbrica di San Pietro — the Vatican institution […]
Vatican tells UN: Hate speech is poison that leads to violence and persecution
Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 17. The Vatican has condemned hate speech to the United Nations (U.N.) as a threat to human dignity and a dangerous source of violence and division among peoples. Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis, the new permanent […]
600,000 sign up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as organizers expand route
The French bishops’ conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leoʼs Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route. As France puts the finishing touches on preparations for Pope Leo XIVʼs visit, excitement is building across a nation that […]
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s Birthday, AI and the Traditional Latin Mass
Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st birthday with his first visit as pope to the Vatican Apostolic Library, while debates over artificial intelligence and the dignity of work, the witness of modern Christian martyrs, and new statistics on the Traditional Latin Mass also made Vatican headlines this week. Vaticano Updates Pope Leo XIV Celebrates 71st […]
Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI
The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said nations should work together to face the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). Parolin expressed his concerns about AI on the sidelines of the conference “Faith […]
Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria, Texas, as the seventh bishop of Joliet, Illinois. Cahill’s appointment, announced by the Vatican on Sept. 17, makes […]
Before He Became Pope Leo XIV: The Life of Robert Prevost in Rome
Who was Pope Leo XIV before the world knew him as pope? Before the white cassock, before the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, and before the name Pope Leo XIV, there was Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian priest whose story was deeply rooted in Rome. In this special Vaticano documentary, we explore the people, places, […]