BBC correspondent David Willey, longtime Vatican and papal chronicler, dies at 93
David Willey, a BBC correspondent whose career in Rome spanned more than 50 years and five papacies, died July 11 in Italy at the age of 93. From being a…
Historic ‘pope’s hospital’ unites innovation with care to help sick children
After more than 40 years as a research institution, the Vatican-owned children’s hospital, Bambino Gesù, continues to be at the front lines of pediatric medical research as it strives to…
Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has filed an appeal with the Vatican against the decree that declared the traditionalist group in schism with the Catholic Church for consecrating…
Papal nuncio to Great Britain: A visit from Pope Leo is ‘likely’
The pope’s representative in Great Britain is hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will visit England and “awaken the conscience of the West.” A papal visit to England is “likely, desirable,…
Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer
From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved on July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for…
At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice
Pope Leo XIV on July 11 expressed a “hunger for justice authentic charity” while attending a lunch with poor people at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome. “ a hunger for…
Vatican commission seeks to address legal loophole facing women religious suffering abuse
Consecrated women and women religious who have suffered abuse face a significant legal loophole: Canon law and specialized commissions focus primarily on minors and adults with disabilities, leaving these women…
Why does the Vatican recognize Orthodox marriages but not those of the SSPX?
The Holy Seeʼs declaration this month that formally recognizes the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to be in a state of schism has prompted numerous questions among the faithful.…
Fiat donates 30 electric vehicles to Vatican in sustainability push
Fiat will donate 30 electric vehicles to Vatican City State to support the daily operations of employees of the governorate as part of efforts to advance more sustainable mobility and…
Pope Leo XIV to Iraqi Christians: Be Christ’s light in challenging times
Pope Leo XIV has urged Iraqi Christians to be the light of Christ amid worsening persecution and insecurity. In a video message published by the Vatican on July 8 for…
Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday named Rome priest Father Pier Luigi Stolfi the first moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Rome, as the pontiff continues to reform the…
Pope Leo XIV to share lunch with 200 people in need at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will spend his vacation at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo in Italy until July 27, but he also plans to devote part of that time to…