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«Praying the Rosary Was Especially Helpful to Me While I Was Discerning My Catholic Faith»: The Remarkable Conversions of Contemporary Philosophers
Leo XIV’s Health: What Is Known and Said at the Vatican Regarding the Pope’s Health and the Initial Consequences of His Hospital Admission.
Canada Halts Expansion of Assisted Suicide to People With Mental Illness
Death Threat Against Mexican Bishop Exposes the Risks Facing Church Leaders Who Speak Out on Violence
What is the role of the Virgin Mary and sacred music in exorcisms? A conference of exorcists in Italy provides the answer
The Great Paradox: Catholics, but Without Mass. Findings from a Recent Australian Study, the 14 Reasons Identified, and Possible Solutions
Cardinal Re steps down, Cardinal Tagle takes his place: for the first time, a Filipino is the leader of all the world’s cardinals
The Vatican clarifies its position on “chivalric orders”: it does not recognize the value of their diplomas and insignia, nor does it consider it appropriate to use churches for investiture ceremonies
Questions about liturgy: Candles for Communion to the Sick
Shock Announcement by Leo XIV: A Week in the Hospital; «I Have a Lung Nodule»
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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Leo XIV's special envoy for humanitarian issues and president of the Italian Bishops' Conference, returned to Moscow Photo: Vatican Media

Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Lebanon Turns to the Pope: Lebanese President Visits Leo XIV Amid the Israeli Siege

On Thursday, August 20, Pope Leo XIV received Aoun at the Apostolic Palace for a private meeting lasting around half an hour. The Lebanese president then held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations

Local Church•Pro Life•Vatican Diplomacy

European Catholic Principality Headed by a Bishop Moves Toward Decriminalizing Abortion Amid Vatican Obstacles

In 2025, the Andorran Government proposed a more ambitious plan involving the transfer of women to abortion clinics in France or Spain, where abortion is legal, with medical support provided from Andorra and public funding for those in «vulnerable situations.» Because of the difficulty of negotiations, it was decided to process the measure in phases.

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

Cardinal Zuppi’s New Visit to Ukraine: The Pope’s Special Envoy Visits Russian Prisoners, Many of Whom Are Catholic

On July 14, Zuppi, the Archbishop of Bologna and president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, began a four-day visit to Ukraine by travelling to Zakhid-1, a detention facility in the Lviv region, accompanied by the Apostolic Nuncio, Visvaldas Kulbokas, and Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash