Leo XIV: A New Diplomacy?
ANALYSIS: Recent meetings between the Vatican and Moscow hint at a new era in diplomatic relations. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher’s trip to Moscow marked a definitive paradigm shift in the Holy See’s diplomacy regarding the situation in Ukraine. We cannot know what was said behind closed doors during the bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. […]
An Unusual Wave of Generosity Precedes Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France
The unexpected success of the campaign funding the Pope’s September trip is reaching well beyond the Church’s usual donors — a ‘stirring,’ its organizer says, that says something about France’s current state of mind when it comes to the faith. France is experiencing a wave of enthusiasm ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit […]
Pope calls for ‘unmasking’ the contradictions of the world, such as seeing war as a solution
The general audience catechesis focused on Gaudium et Spes, Vatican II’s pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for “unmasking the contradictions” of the contemporary world and said that believers are called to take on “the burdens of their brothers and sisters, especially those who are […]
Pope Leo: Take time out of the daily bustle to ‘listen to the melodious voice’ of creation
The Holy Father encouraged silent contemplation of the wonders and harmony of the created world, which can lead to authentic ecological conversion and awareness of our responsibility for creation. Pope Leo XIV invited people to take time out from the daily bustle of their lives to listen to “the melodious voice of creation,” through which […]
Vatican diplomat says Moscow mission focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher acknowledged that discussing peace in Russia means engaging in “a difficult dialogue.” Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine after high-level talks in Moscow produced no concrete breakthrough. Gallagher, the Vatican’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations, met with Russian […]
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for the care of water. “Imagine a hot summer day, after hard work or a long walk, you finally take a sip of cool water. Feel how relief and energy flow through your body,” the Holy Father said in a video released Sept. 1 […]
EWTN Summer Academy 2027
Join us in Rome for the EWTN Summer Academy 2027, from June 21 to July 1! The EWTN Vatican Office warmly invites you to Rome, the heart of the Catholic Church, for its prestigious Summer Academy. The EWTN Summer Academy is an intensive team-based and discussion-focused training program for young Catholics aged 21 to 35, […]
AI Isn’t Evil — but Prudence Is Essential
COMMENTARY: As we enter into this new world of AI technology, we will have to be ethically cautious and vigilant. After reading the Register’s “The Rise of the Catholic Anti-AI Movement,” I thought I would introduce an important distinction to clarify statements made in this rather balanced article. I should state at the outset that the dangers […]
Pope Leo XIV names third Chinese bishop in 3 months
Bishop Paolo Liu Honggang is the third bishop ordained in China in three months and the sixth episcopal consecration during Leo’s pontificate amid implementation of the Vatican-Beijing agreement. Father Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of the Diocese of Datong in China’s Shanxi province on Monday. The Holy See said Pope Leo XIV appointed Liu […]
Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet
The pontiff said believers should speak honestly to God in moments of confusion while humbly accepting his ways. CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for the immediate release of hostages taken in a deadly massacre in Haiti, appealed to authorities to protect the population from violence and prayed for victims of […]