John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent and Faithful Friend
COMMENTARY: Perhaps the most valuable trait John will be remembered for was his willingness to put into practice what popes have often taught about journalism: to report truth with charity. John Allen, who died Thursday at age 61 after a lengthy battle with cancer, was a formidable and exemplary Vatican correspondent whose esteemed professionalism was […]
Why the Church Promotes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Dominican Father Nelson Medina explains the purpose of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18–25, as well as the goal and parameters of ecumenism. Friar Nelson Medina, a Colombian Dominican priest who holds a doctorate in fundamental theology, explained why it is important for the Catholic Church to celebrate and promote a Week […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Media to Keep Human Focus
The pope urged journalists to refocus on relationships, reconciliation, and the voices of the vulnerable. Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic journalists to double down on truth, human connection, and the voices of the vulnerable as artificial intelligence reshapes the communications landscape. In a message signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the […]
Pope Leo XIV Sends Message to March for Life 2026
The Holy Father assured the pro-life demonstration of his “spiritual closeness.” Pope Leo XIV addressed the 2026 March for Life on Jan. 22, sending participants “warm greetings” and urging them to bring about a society that “safeguards the sanctity of human life.” The Holy Father’s message was published ahead of the March for Life being […]
Vatican news: Venezuela, FSSP, and Papal Journeys Ahead
From high-stakes Vatican diplomacy to renewed liturgical traditions and an expanding horizon of papal travel, this week’s Vaticano Updates highlight the key moments shaping Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. As the Holy See pursues peace in global conflicts, strengthens dialogue within the Church and among Christians, and looks ahead to pastoral journeys across the world, the […]
Vatican Weighs Trump Invitation to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
The Vatican secretary of state responded to President Donald Trump’s proposal for a body to oversee reconstruction of the enclave. The Vatican has received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in a proposed “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza and is currently evaluating how to respond, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro […]
Vatican Employees Report Distrust, Workplace Mistreatment
A survey finds widespread dissatisfaction among lay employees of the Holy See. A survey of Vatican employees conducted by the Vatican Lay Employees Association (ADLV) found broad dissatisfaction with career advancement, widespread distrust of leadership, and significant reports of workplace mistreatment among respondents. The poll — carried out between Dec. 15, 2025, and Jan. 7 […]
Pope Leo XIV Receives Lambs on Feast of St. Agnes
The wool of the blessed lambs will be used to make pallia, narrow white vestments worn by metropolitan archbishops. Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received a pair of lambs to be blessed for the feast day of the Roman virgin and martyr St. Agnes — the first time a pope has welcomed lambs at the […]
Pope Leo XIV: Christ Reveals Our True Identity
The pope continued his catechesis series on the documents of the Second Vatican Council at Wednesday’s general audience. Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the grandeur of the Incarnation cannot be reduced to viewing Jesus as a mere messenger of “intellectual truths,” but must be received as God’s full embrace of the human condition — […]
Pope Leo XIV Meets Czech President on Democracy, Tensions
“The Church has an extraordinary diplomatic reach, and Pope Leo XIV is trying very actively to moderate disputes and help resolve conflicts,” Czech President Petr Pavel said. Amid international tensions, Pope Leo XIV received Czech President Petr Pavel in an audience on Monday, with both leaders agreeing that “democratic countries are and should be natural […]