Pope Leo XIV

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, the Holy See continues to pursue a just peace

Corrie Douglas-Young

In a letter to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the importance of community life and imparted his Apostolic Blessing

Christine Rousselle

A new German lay movement has asked Pope Leo XIV to prevent the creation of a national synodal conference, warning that it would fundamentally alter the Church’s governance

The Catholic Herald

A new bishop for the Diocese of Chifeng was consecrated today in north-east China. Leo XIV approved the candidate in June under the terms of the secretive deal

Michael Haynes

In the foreword to a new collection of his addresses and reflections on peace, the Pope says true peace comes through disarmament rather than nuclear deterrence

Corrie Douglas-Young

Pope Leo’s summer recess at Castel Gandolfo has brought calm to the Vatican, but the SSPX’s appeal and renewed debate over ‘Traditionis Custodes’ threaten to disturb the lull

Michael Haynes

The fifth anniversary of ‘Traditionis Custodes’ has revived debate over its consequences, as critics argue that the motu proprio has deepened division while strengthening interest in the traditional Roman rite

Michael Haynes

Five years after Pope Francis restricted the Traditional Latin Mass, Joseph Shaw assesses the policy’s implementation, its unintended consequences and the questions it has left unanswered

Joseph Shaw

Basilicas: A Pilgrim’s Guide to America’s Most Remarkable Catholic Churches invites readers to see America’s basilicas not as tourist attractions but as places of prayer and pilgrimage

Christine Rousselle

A Catholic technology executive has urged AI companies to treat Pope Leo XIV’s reflections on artificial intelligence as a practical guide rather than a theological curiosity

Christine Rousselle