Vatican Dispatch

Leo XIV’s Spanish voyage exceeds expectations

From vast Corpus Christi crowds in Madrid to meetings with migrants in the Canary Islands, Leo XIV used his visit to Spain to articulate a vision of faith, society and human dignity

Bishop Schneider: SSPX dispute centres on truth, not liturgy

The cleric argues that the Society of St Pius X’s concerns focus on unresolved doctrinal questions surrounding Vatican II rather than solely on the traditional Mass

Leo heads to Spain as Vatican communications enters a new era

As Pope Leo XIV begins a week-long visit to Spain, debate continues over pastoral priorities, while a significant appointment signals a new direction for Vatican communications

EWTN’s president Alvarado appointed to head Vatican communications

Pope Leo XIV has appointed EWTN president Maria Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, marking a significant shift in the Vatican’s public-facing leadership

The real message of Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical is framed by artificial intelligence, but its deeper concern is the spiritual condition of modern society

Pope Leo turns to AI while synodality returns to centre stage

As anticipation builds around Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence, the Vatican also presses ahead with a renewed synodal process and prepares for the Pontiff’s first visit to France

Cardinal Eijk condemns Synod study group report on homosexuality

The Dutch cardinal argued that ambiguity in the synod study group’s treatment of homosexuality weakens the Church’s proclamation of moral truth

SSPX tensions, synod fallout and Leo XIV’s delicate balancing act

Rome has warned the SSPX that proceeding with planned episcopal consecrations would constitute a schismatic act, while simultaneously reaffirming its commitment to dialogue with the Coptic Orthodox Church

Bishop Schneider leads mounting criticism of Synod’s report on homosexuality

A controversial Synod study group document has reignited concerns among critics who argue the synodal process has marginalised orthodox Catholic voices

New report suggests the Synod still cannot speak clearly on homosexuality

The report attempts to balance pastoral outreach and doctrinal fidelity on homosexuality, but ultimately exposes the contradictions critics say have marked the wider process