Causes of Saints•Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV to publish new document on Catholic education and declare Newman co-patron of Catholic education

One of the most symbolic gestures accompanying this new phase is the Pope’s decision to name Saint John Henry Newman as co-patron of Catholic education, alongside Saint Thomas Aquinas

Oct 24, 2025 12:15

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican Task Force Moves Forward on Defining “Spiritual Abuse” in Canon Law as Leadership Confirmed

In a communiqué dated October 14, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the DDF, reported that the group “has been working fruitfully” and requested that Iannone be confirmed as its leader “in order to maintain the consistency and momentum of the effort.”

Oct 22, 2025 22:01

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Rome•Vatican City

The Vatican will host the Fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements: we explain what it is all about

On October 23, Pope Leo XIV will meet the participants in the Paul VI Hall, continuing the dialogue opened by Pope Francis more than a decade ago. For many, this encounter symbolizes the continuity of a pastoral vision that places the Church squarely within the struggles of the poor and the working class

Oct 19, 2025 12:05

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Rupnik case: proceedings move forward with the Vatican appointing five judges

The tribunal’s composition suggests a deliberate attempt to move beyond the closed clerical circles often accused of shielding perpetrators. All five judges are Europeans, which may facilitate logistical coordination but also invites scrutiny of whether cultural proximity could shape the tribunal’s approach.

Oct 14, 2025 17:20

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Vatican City

After second sacrilegious desecration of Vatican basilica altar, cardinal performs ritual to ask God for forgiveness

According to canon law, when a sacred space is gravely violated, public worship must cease until a ritual of purification has been performed. In this case, the rite took on particular resonance

Oct 14, 2025 17:17

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Islam•Vatican City

A Prayer Room in the Pope’s Library: Vatican’s Gesture Toward Muslim Scholars Sparks Quiet Storm

For some, the move reflects an admirable spirit of dialogue and respect for those who come from afar to study ancient manuscripts. For others, it represents a troubling confusion of mission and identity

Oct 10, 2025 13:09

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican announces date of its second report on protection against abuse

In Krakow, the Vatican’s Child Protection Body Seeks a Global Culture of Accountability

Oct 07, 2025 10:18

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Vatican City

Leo XIV overturns Pope Francis’ decision and restructures Vatican finances under one principle: shared responsibility

This is Pope Leo XIV’s first Motu proprio: “Coniuncta cura”

Oct 06, 2025 11:11

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Good News•Vatican City

Details of the Vatican’s Christmas tree and nativity scenes for 2025 are revealed

Inside the Paul VI Audience Hall, the Costa Rican nativity “Nacimiento Gaudium” by artist Paula Sáenz Soto will deliver a complementary message. Beyond celebrating peace, this work emphasizes the protection of life from conception, connecting the universal call of Christmas with contemporary ethical and spiritual concerns.

Oct 04, 2025 22:49

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Rome

Vatican definitively approves statutes of international association of exorcists

Vatican Grants Definitive Recognition to International Exorcists’ Association, Setting New Standards of Transparency and Training

Oct 01, 2025 17:03

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Holy Land•Local Church

Catholic Church in Italy announces funding for new hospital in Gaza

The hospital represents only one dimension of a broader strategy of solidarity. Italian bishops committed to addressing pressing needs for families, parishes, and young people in the region, ranging from food and housing to employment and education

Oct 01, 2025 16:56

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Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV

A New Phase in the Leonine Pontificate: Pope Reshapes His Inner Circle with a Surprising Appointment

The naming of Billeri followed closely on another unexpected move: the installation of Neapolitan canon lawyer Archbishop Filippo Iannone as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops

Sep 30, 2025 11:56

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