Pope Leo XIV Warns Against SSPX Schism, Calls for Care of Creation and Truthful Journalism
From preserving ecclesial unity and supporting grieving families to promoting environmental stewardship, responsible journalism, and interreligious cooperation. Vaticano Updates Pope Appeals for Unity with Society of St. Pius X Pope Leo XIV has cautioned that the Society of St. Pius X’s planned episcopal consecrations without papal approval could lead the traditionalist group further toward schism. […]
Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Ruini as a shepherd who guided the people of God
At the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff praised the late Italian cardinal’s humble service, trust in God, and commitment to truth. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV presided Thursday over the funeral rites for Cardinal Camillo Ruini, remembering him as a servant of the Church who “knew how to guide the people […]
Pope Leo XIV: Failure to understand Eastern Christianity impoverishes the Church
The pope addressed members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Vatican on June 18. Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the value of the Eastern Catholic Churches, warning that failing to understand them is harmful to the Church. In a private audience with members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies […]
Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says
The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18. VATICAN CITY — Peruvian President José María Balcázar said Pope Leo XIV has given him “permission” to confirm to reporters the pope’s intention to visit five cities in the country — Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa, […]
Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable
On June 18, the pope issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate in New York, among several others. Pope Leo XIV has declared American religious sister Mary Teresa Tallon venerable. The pontiff signed a decree on Thursday recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of […]
Pope Leo XIV urges universities to promote peace in a divided world
The pontiff met with the board of governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on June 18. Pope Leo XIV on Thursday highlighted the role of universities in an increasingly polarized world, describing them as “privileged places for dialogue.” During a private audience at the Vatican with the board of governors of the Hebrew University […]
Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences
Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience on June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. In his remarks, the pope praised Spainʼs “very rich Catholic tradition” and highlighted the countryʼs “joyful expression of their faith” as well as the […]
Pope Leo XIV prays for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby
Pope Leo XIV assured his prayers “for all parents who suffer the loss of a child, especially a baby,” on the occasion of the upcoming Day for Life, which will be celebrated in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland this coming Sunday, June 21. In a message signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, […]
Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, a formidable strategist of the Church in Italy during the pontificate of St. John Paul II and a key architect of its post-Cold War engagement with politics and culture, died Tuesday in Rome. As head of Italy’s bishops’ conference and vicar of Rome during the 1990s and the 2000s, the cardinal often […]
Speaking truth to power: When the pope addresses governments
During his apostolic journey to Spain from June 6–12, Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff in history to address the Spanish Parliament, using the occasion to urge the country’s political class to defend human dignity and protect life “from conception to its natural end.” The pontiff also joined the list of other pontiffs since […]