Dicastery for Bishops prefect discusses selection of new bishops, challenges they face
The prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Archbishop Filippo Iannone, explained the fundamental qualities sought when selecting candidates for the episcopate. In a recent interview with the Croatian Catholic weekly…
Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has been acquitted
The Vatican on July 22 denied reports circulating on blogs and social media that Father Marko Rupnik, the former Jesuit accused by several women religious of sexual abuse, had been…
Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under Vatican-Beijing agreement
Pope Leo XIV has appointed another Chinese bishop under the agreement on episcopal appointments reached between the Holy See and authorities in Beijing during the pontificate of Pope Francis. Father…
Pope Leo XIV visits sanctuary dedicated to the Trinity near Rome
Pope Leo XIV has made another visit to a pilgrimage site while on vacation at Castel Gandolfo in Italy, stopping at the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity in Vallepietra.…
Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword
Pope Leo XIV has written a foreword to a new book, calling for peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons. Originally published by Vatican News, the pontiff’s text is part…
Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses
The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism (CCAA) will soon launch its first college chapter at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. The chapter, set to start in fall 2026, marks continued…
Pope Leo XIV makes private visit to St. Benedict’s tomb, prays for peace
Pope Leo XIV made a private visit on July 20 to the Abbey of Montecassino, where St. Benedict of Nursia is buried. As announced by the Holy See Press Office,…
New Pope Leo XIV medal on sustainability to debut in Rome in October
A new medal named after Pope Leo XIV to recognize individuals who have worked toward ecological sustainability will be introduced in October 2026. The pontiff will personally present the “Pope…
Where is God in the midst of tragedy? A bishop responds following Venezuela earthquakes
How can you find God amid tragedy? Why does God allow so much suffering? These are questions people might be asking themselves in Venezuela following the earthquakes of June 24.…
Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or ‘arrogant judgments’
Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday against imagining God as “a powerful figure who imposes himself by force, who takes over and dominates, or who arrives triumphantly,” and urged Christians to…
Sicar: The retreat transforming the lives of young people in Latin America
The Sicar retreat (“Sychar” in the English Bible) has given rise to one of the most notable youth evangelization experiences in Latin America. It came about through a process of…
Why Sigrid Undset still speaks to the Church — and where to start reading
The canonization cause for celebrated novelist and Catholic convert Sigrid Undset is expected to open its diocesan phase this fall. One of Norwayʼs most celebrated writers, her life of faith,…