A largely quiet week in the Vatican affords time to look ahead at Leo’s upcoming Spanish voyage, while the leadership change in the Holy See’s communications department on Tuesday led the Roman discussion this week.

Leo XIV’s pontificate has in many ways been largely quiet, particularly when it comes to expected changes that he might have made concerning decisions inherited from Pope Francis. When it comes to his travels, though, the Pope has approached this aspect of his pontificate with great vigour, probably realising that this is the most energetic stage of his reign.