Pope Leo XIV dismisses schismatic Spanish priest
In 2024, the priestʼs obstinacy had previously led his bishop, José Ignacio Munilla, to remove him from any office or position within the diocese. Pope Leo XIV has decreed the dismissal from the clerical state of Francisco José Vegara Cerezo, who served as a priest of the Spanish Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante, following a canonical process […]
Pope Leo XIV prays for Venezuela quake victims at Angelus
The pope expressed solidarity with those affected by recent earthquakes, following a reflection on “detachment, loss and hospitality” in Christian love. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his closeness to the people of Venezuela after recent earthquakes, offering prayers for the victims and encouragement to rescue workers. “I wish to express my […]
Pope Leo XIV closes consistory with appeal to help world find God’s paths to peace
The pope thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during a two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections on war, poverty, and social fragmentation. Pope Leo XIV on June 27 thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during their two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections on war, poverty, and social fragmentation as well as […]
Cardinal Müller calls SSPX consecrations schismatic, defends the Latin Mass
The former Vatican doctrine chief likened the Society of St. Pius X to the ancient Donatist schism, days before its planned July 1 episcopal consecrations at Écône. Cardinal Gerhard Müller has called the Society of St. Pius X’s planned consecration of four bishops without papal mandate a schismatic act, while stressing that the dispute turns […]
Thousands take part in Rome’s March for Life
ROME — Thousands of people filled the streets of Rome on Saturday for Italy’s annual “Scegliamo la Vita” (“Let’s Choose Life”) march, bringing together families, young people, religious communities, and pro-life organizations in a colorful procession advocating for the protection of human life from conception until natural death. Now in its 15th year, the march […]
Leo XIV encourages representatives of North American Jesuit colleges as they confront challenges
The pope reflected on the Jesuits’ four Universal Apostolic Preferences to address todayʼs challenges: the Spiritual Exercises, walking with the poor, a hope-filled future, and the care of creation. In an audience with representatives of Jesuit colleges and universities in North America, Pope Leo XIV proposed four ways to address current challenges. In his address […]
Cardinals confront a ‘wounded world’ at opening of synodal consistory
The 178 cardinals attending the two-day consistory spoke of growing polarization within their respective societies. Confronting a world marked by deepening division, widespread suffering and a crisis of meaning were the main topics for discussion during the opening session of the extraordinary consistory of cardinals on June 26 in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. The […]
Pope Leo XIV defends synodal consistory as path to ‘grow in communion’
Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their “strong, explicit and public” support. Pope Leo XIV opened his second extraordinary consistory of cardinals on June 26 by defending his decision to conduct the gathering in a synodal format, acknowledging that the approach is unusual, but insisting that the Lord is leading the Church […]
Pope Leo XIV meets with Synod on Synodality teams ahead of 2028 assembly
The pontiff met with the synod members to conclude a conference at the Vatican June 23-25. Pope Leo XIV met privately with members of the Synod on Synodality’s continental bodies at the Vatican on June 25, as they concluded a recent conference to reflect on the synod’s implementation ahead of the ecclesial assembly in October […]
Pope Leo XIV sends 100K euros to Venezuela for humanitarian aid after major earthquakes
Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24. Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros (about $114,000) in humanitarian aid to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes that hit the country on June 24. The Holy Father sent the funds in order to express his closeness to the Venezuelan […]