Another proposal from the synod on synodality: to amend the canons governing the Church so that laypeople can participate in its governance

Pope Leo XIV, Vatican Diplomacy

Nicolás Maduro asks the Pope for diplomatic mediation in conflict with Trump and the United States

Pope Leo XIV, Vatican Diplomacy

Two years after the massacre in Israel: Leo XIV speaks out and discusses other current issues, such as his first trip as Pope

Dicasteries, Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican announces date of its second report on protection against abuse

Religious Freedom

Spanish Catholic priest found guilty of hate speech for telling the truth about Islam

Local Church

U.S. Bishops to Vote for Chairmen-elect of Six Standing Committees at Plenary Assembly in November

Local Church, Pro Life

USA: FDA Approval of Generic Abortion Drug “Jarring and Contradictory,” Says Bishop Thomas

Pope Leo XIV

What did the Pope say to the Knights of Columbus? Leo XIV receives them in audience

Local Church, Pope Leo XIV

Luxembourg has a new Grand Duke: this is what the Pope said in his message on the day of his coronation

Persecuted Christians

Tehran: Confessions, torture and prison. New sentences for Christian converts

Local Church

The Carmelite Order held its General Chapter: these are its new leaders

Interview, Justice and Peace, Vatican Diplomacy

Two years after October 7: interview with the Vatican Secretary of State on Hamas terrorism and the massacre in Gaza

Vatican City

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