Pope Leo XIV corrects Pope Francis’ canonical error: now any woman (or lay person) can be governor of the Vatican

Nov 23, 2025 12:13

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

If the Vatican succeeds in achieving carbon neutrality, it will do more than power its lights with the sun. It will have illuminated a path for others—a reminder that in the global struggle against climate change, conviction may yet prove stronger than capacity.

Oct 21, 2025 12:22

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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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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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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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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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Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the very idea of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Questioned about the Pope’s earlier call—issued on 15 March—for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a reopening of dialogue, the U.S. president was blunt: “We can talk, but I don’t want a ceasefire.”

The account of the resurrection of Lazarus and the symptom of a longing for the infinite, as reflected upon by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Pope Leo XIV corrects Pope Francis’ canonical error: now any woman (or lay person) can be governor of the Vatican

Vatican publishes interim reports on controversial issues arising from the previous synod on synodality

Pope Leo XIV opens the Vatican to Hollywood with an audience attended by these actors and actresses

Pope Leo XIV creates the position of deputy manager of the Prefecture of the Papal Household for an African Augustinian

Journalist slanders Cardinal Becciu and the Congregation for the Causes of Saints: Vatican court finds him guilty

United States to Exhibit Largest Collection of Vatican Treasures Outside Europe

The traditional Latin Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica marks a new chapter under the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

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

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

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

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