Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person
The president of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Bishop Mariano Crociata, expressed the commission’s view on the new “Return Regulation” approved June 17 by…
Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Ruini as a shepherd who guided the people of God
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV presided Thursday over the funeral rites for Cardinal Camillo Ruini, remembering him as a servant of the Church who “knew how to guide the…
Pope Leo XIV: Failure to understand Eastern Christianity impoverishes the Church
Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the value of the Eastern Catholic Churches, warning that failing to understand them is harmful to the Church. In a private audience with members of…
Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says
VATICAN CITY — Peruvian President José María Balcázar said Pope Leo XIV has given him “permission” to confirm to reporters the pope’s intention to visit five cities in the country…
Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable
Pope Leo XIV has declared American religious sister Mary Teresa Tallon venerable. The pontiff signed a decree on Thursday recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish Visitors…
Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, a formidable strategist of the Church in Italy during the pontificate of St. John Paul II and a key architect of its post-Cold War engagement with politics…
Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences
Pope Leo XIV dedicated his general audience on June 17 to reflecting on his apostolic journey to Spain the previous week, during which he visited Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary…
Pope Leo XIV prays for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby
Pope Leo XIV assured his prayers “for all parents who suffer the loss of a child, especially a baby,” on the occasion of the upcoming Day for Life, which will…
Pope warns SSPX bishop ordinations risk deepening schism
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV cautioned that the planned ordination of Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) bishops could push the group toward schism, urging them again to…
Speaking truth to power: When the pope addresses governments
During his apostolic journey to Spain from June 6–12, Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff in history to address the Spanish Parliament, using the occasion to urge the country’s…
Pope Leo XIV says care for creation is a requirement of faith
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said those who believe God created the world are called to take on a greater responsibility for caring for creation, describing it as a…
Pope Leo XIV defends journalism against the drug of ‘fake news’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV defended the importance of rigorous journalism against “the drug of fake news” and “artificial polarizations” in a message to the Italian newspaper L’Adige on…