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

Oct 24, 2025 12:15

Newman, the 19th-century English theologian, philosopher, and convert, will also be declared a Doctor of the Church on November 1 Photo: Catolin

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

Valentina di Giorgio

Protection of vulnerable people

The Vatican presents its second report on combating abuse, and this is what it says

This second report builds on the structure of last year’s inaugural edition but goes further, both in scope and tone. Developed through consultation with survivor groups from four continents, as well as with non-ecclesial organizations, it exposes enduring gaps: the absence of clear structures for reporting, the unevenness of procedures between dioceses, and the persistent sense among many survivors that the Church still struggles to truly listen

Oct 18, 2025 11:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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

Valentina di Giorgio

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

Valentina di Giorgio

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

Valentina di Giorgio

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

Bartolo Longo, A Former Satanic Priest Who Became A Saint, Is Canonized by Leo XIV

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

New chapter in the protection of minors: Pope Leo XIV receives six victims of clerical abuse at the Vatican

Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s Missionaries of Charity Celebrated Their 75th Anniversary

Vatican Unveils Bold Climate Plan to Become the World’s First Carbon-Neutral State

Jim Caviezel is out of the sequel to The Passion of the Christ: this is the new cast that has already started filming in Rome

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

The Vatican presents its second report on combating abuse, and this is what it says

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

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

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