Vatican Weighs Trump Invitation to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
The Vatican secretary of state responded to President Donald Trump’s proposal for a body to oversee reconstruction of the enclave. The Vatican has received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in a proposed “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza and is currently evaluating how to respond, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro […]
Vatican Employees Report Distrust, Workplace Mistreatment
A survey finds widespread dissatisfaction among lay employees of the Holy See. A survey of Vatican employees conducted by the Vatican Lay Employees Association (ADLV) found broad dissatisfaction with career advancement, widespread distrust of leadership, and significant reports of workplace mistreatment among respondents. The poll — carried out between Dec. 15, 2025, and Jan. 7 […]
Pope Leo XIV Receives Lambs on Feast of St. Agnes
The wool of the blessed lambs will be used to make pallia, narrow white vestments worn by metropolitan archbishops. Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received a pair of lambs to be blessed for the feast day of the Roman virgin and martyr St. Agnes — the first time a pope has welcomed lambs at the […]
Pope Leo XIV: Christ Reveals Our True Identity
The pope continued his catechesis series on the documents of the Second Vatican Council at Wednesday’s general audience. Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the grandeur of the Incarnation cannot be reduced to viewing Jesus as a mere messenger of “intellectual truths,” but must be received as God’s full embrace of the human condition — […]
Pope Leo XIV Meets Czech President on Democracy, Tensions
“The Church has an extraordinary diplomatic reach, and Pope Leo XIV is trying very actively to moderate disputes and help resolve conflicts,” Czech President Petr Pavel said. Amid international tensions, Pope Leo XIV received Czech President Petr Pavel in an audience on Monday, with both leaders agreeing that “democratic countries are and should be natural […]
Why Chiclayo, Peru, Will Host World Day of the Sick
The solemn celebration will take place in the northern Peruvian city Feb. 9–11. Cardinal Michael Czerny explained the reasons for choosing the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Chiclayo, Peru, as the international site for the solemn celebration of the 34th World Day of the Sick, which will take place there Feb. 9–11. “The […]
Pope Leo XIV Meets FSSP Leaders Amid Vatican Visitation
The FSSP leaders called the meeting “an opportunity to present to the Holy Father in greater detail the foundation and history of the fraternity.” Pope Leo XIV and leaders of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), a community dedicated to the traditional Roman rite, held a “cordial half-hour meeting” on Monday, Jan. 19, at […]
Pope Leo XIV Praises Neocatechumenal Way’s Mission
Pope Leo recognized how members of the Neocatechumenal Way have “rekindled the fire of the Gospel” and accompany many people in “rediscovering the beauty of knowing Jesus.” Pope Leo XIV received the leaders of the Neocatechumenal Way — including Kiko Argüello, who along with the late Carmen Hernández founded the apostolate — and members of […]
Pope Leo to Restore Holy Thursday Mass at St. John Lateran
The pope’s move restores a long-standing Roman tradition that his predecessor set aside. Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 2, restoring a long-standing Roman tradition that Pope Francis set aside throughout his 12-year pontificate. The announcement appeared last week […]
Vatican Tried to Mediate With Maduro to Avoid Military Action
The pope’s “prime minister” says the Holy See tried to negotiate with the Venezuelan leader before his capture. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed Saturday that the Holy See attempted to mediate to avert U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, which culminated Jan. 3 with the capture of Nicolás Maduro. “We had tried precisely […]
