Vatican News

Leo XIV returns to the Apostolic Palace as tensions rise elsewhere

The move back into the papal apartments comes amid renewed strain from the Becciu case and questions surrounding Amoris Laetitia
Michael Haynes

Vatican reveals themes and symbols for Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey

The Vatican has released the official themes and imagery for Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey, in what will be his longest international trip so far
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo says safeguarding is a test of the Church’s credibility

Pope Leo has said the protection of minors is no longer a discrete policy area but a test of the Church’s credibility, calling for safeguarding to be embedded in governance and culture across every level of the Church

Vatican appeal court finds procedural flaws in Cardinal Becciu case

A ruling of relative nullity leaves convictions in place but mandates a new phase of litigation in the Becciu case
Niwa Limbu

Inside Pope Leo XIV’s household

Pope Leo XIV has moved into the Apostolic Palace with a small circle of trusted aides. As an Augustinian friar accustomed to community life, he is supported by priests and officials who form his household. Here is a closer look at those who help manage his daily work in the Vatican
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo moves into Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo has moved into the Apostolic Palace which has been vacant since the beginning of Francis’s pontificate in 2013.
The Catholic Herald

Reports emerge on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical

Reports from Rome suggest Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical may be nearing publication and could appear shortly after Easter, with the document said to be in the final stages of revision
The Catholic Herald

Leo XIV’s first curial moves begin to shed light on his pontificate

A run of appointments, resignations and diplomatic signals has offered some of the first real clues to how the Holy Father intends to govern
Michael Haynes

Pope Leo ends Francis-era curia appointment

Pope Leo has replaced Cardinal Konrad Krajewski as the head of the Vatican’s principal charitable office, appointing a relatively unknown Spanish prelate with an orthodox track record on Church teaching
Niwa Limbu

What to make of the Synod’s final report on women in the Church

The Vatican has published the third final report from the Synod study groups, examining “women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church”. Cautious in some areas and bold in others, it is one of the most anticipated outcomes of the synodal process
Niwa Limbu