Vatican Observatory addresses one of science’s greatest enigmas: quantum gravity
A conference addressed the subject of quantum gravity with regard to the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with general relativity, presenting a challenge for researchers to propose solutions. The Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical institutions in the world, hosted its prestigious Vatican Observatory Lectures at its headquarters in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, last week. This […]
Vatican financial watchdog loses autonomy
The Authority for Financial Information and Supervision is now effectively structured as an office, with its leadership appointed directly by the pope for five-year terms. VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s financial intelligence and anti-money-laundering authority has been overhauled under a new 12-article statute that eliminates its president and board and places it under a new […]
Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries
With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year. Pope Leo XIV continues to make changes to the leadership of the Roman Curia with new appointments to the No. 2 position in two key dicasteries: the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, responsible for […]
Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton
On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged with sexual abuse. Amid a sexual abuse scandal affecting the Diocese of Northampton in the United Kingdom, Pope Leo XIV named an apostolic administrator to oversee the diocese until a new bishop is appointed. The pontiff named […]
How St. John Paul II’s Legacy Continues to Shape the Church’s Defense of Human Life
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s defense of the dignity of every human life has remained a defining priority across modern pontificates. Few popes, however, made the protection of life as central to their teaching as Pope St. John Paul II. The Pro-Life Pope Throughout his nearly 27-year pontificate, the Polish pope consistently proclaimed the […]
Italy’s ‘Boys’ Town’ Continues 73-Year Mission
ROME — Just 30 minutes outside the center of Rome, a quiet community has been transforming the lives of vulnerable young people for more than seven decades. Spread across 63 acres of land, La Città dei Ragazzi (“Boys’ Town”) was founded in 1953 by Irish-born Monsignor John Patrick Carroll-Abbing as a refuge for orphaned and […]
What the Church believes about IVF
1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility worldwide. Not being able to conceive can be a very difficult experience for couples wanting to start a family. In the late 1970’s, a medical breakthrough happened with the first successful birth through In Vitro Fertilization, commonly known as ‘IVF’, a medical procedure in which an […]
Pope Leo XIV pleads with SSPX to halt episcopal consecrations
On the eve of the traditionalist societyʼs planned episcopal consecrations without papal approval, the pontiff issued a written appeal to the SSPX superior general. Pope Leo XIV has issued a letter to the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) asking them not to proceed with their planned July 1 consecrations without papal approval. In […]
Pope Leo’s Full Letter to Superior General of the SSPX
Pope Leo XIV has issued a letter to the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) asking them not to proceed with their planned July 1 consecrations without papal approval. The full text is below: Letter of Pope Leo XIVto the Reverend Davide Pagliarani,Superior General of thePriestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X With a paternal […]
Pope Leo XIV: Peter and Paul show the path to Christian unity
The pontiff celebrated Mass on June 29 and bestowed the pallium on 35 new archbishops. Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to emulate the example of Sts. Peter and Paul in working toward the unity of the Church and of all Christians. The pontiff’s words were delivered during a Mass on June 29 at […]