Vatican calls for ‘new ethic of dialogue’ 60 years after Nostra Aetate
A new Vatican note calls for renewed formation in interreligious dialogue while affirming religious differences and Christian identity. VATICAN CITY — Sixty years after the Second Vatican Council’s declaration Nostra Aetate, the Vatican is calling for a renewed approach to interreligious dialogue aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence without erasing religious differences. “Today, in the face […]
As AI reshapes the workplace, labor and Church leaders demand a worker voice
They point to collective bargaining, social dialogue, and human oversight as safeguards for jobs, rights, and human dignity. VATICAN CITY — As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces and corporate decision-making, labor leaders and Catholic bishops are calling for workers to have a direct voice in how the technology is introduced and used. Their argument is not […]
Pope Leo XIV: Martyrs are among the Church’s greatest evangelizers
The pontiff held a private audience on Sept. 16 to conclude a conference in Rome on modern Christian martyrs, including American nun Sister Dorothy Stang. A Vatican conference on modern Christian martyrs concluded with a speech by Pope Leo XIV, who praised their witness and the evangelizing power of their simple, daily holiness. The pontiff […]
Pope calls for respect and love toward those who think differently
According to Pope Leo, the message of Gaudium et Spes on “the growing interdependence of men” is especially urgent today. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the diversity of the world’s peoples “must not be considered as a danger or a threat, but rather as a resource for enrichment and growth.” He […]
Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey
The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Newark, New Jersey, auxiliary bishop Michael Saporito as the new bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. The Vatican announced his appointment on Sept. 15, ending a nearly one-year wait for a new bishop of […]
Church documents 304 martyrs in Latin America so far this century
Historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, says the Church is truly experiencing a “new era of martyrdom.” The Catholic Church has documented 304 martyrs in Latin America so far this century. These are men and women killed not only for professing their faith but also for defending the poor, confronting organized crime, […]
Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on Oct. 13. Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, former prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be honored as the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal in October. Father Peter Donohue, OSA, president […]
Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library
The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14. Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st birthday at the Vatican with the launch of an art exhibit focused on water at the Vatican Apostolic Library on Monday. The pontiff inaugurated the exhibit, “AQVA,” part of the theme “Catastrophe and Wonder,” which will be […]
Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition
Thirty-four dioceses received permission for celebrations in parish churches in 2025 — unchanged from 2024 — with the United States accounting for 24 of the 34 decrees. Thirty-four dioceses received Vatican permission to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass in parish churches in 2025, matching the 2024 total and remaining broadly consistent with previous years despite […]
Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals
Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021. Pope Leo XIV has officially repealed the salary cuts Pope Francis imposed on cardinals and other senior officials working in the Roman Curia. In a decree published by the Vatican on Sept. 14, the pontiff canceled the cost-cutting measures Francis had established in […]