More Than 80 Scientists Sign Vatican Peace Manifesto
The Pontifical Academy for Life has launched a new initiative appealing to the scientific and academic world to contribute to the pursuit of peace. The Pontifical Academy for Life launched the initiative Scientists for Peace, an appeal to scientists, researchers, and academics worldwide to promote the concrete pursuit of peace through scientific research and international […]
How the Chaldean Church Elects Its Patriarch
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako’s resignation leaves the Chaldean patriarchal see vacant and raises questions about how his successor will be chosen. Pope Leo XIV announced this week that he had accepted the resignation of Chaldean Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako from the leadership of the Chaldean Church in Iraq and throughout the world after more […]
Synod: More Leadership Roles for Women No Female Deacons Yet
The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has issued its final report, calling for expanded leadership roles for women in the Church. The final report of the Synod on Synodality’s study group “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” raises the possibility […]
Evacuated Tehran Cardinal Meets Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu witnessed the first days of military clashes in the Iranian capital. Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu met with the pope March 11 after witnessing the first days of military clashes in the Iranian capital. Mathieu had been leading the Roman Catholic Church in Iran, which has about 2,000 […]
Religious Sisters Taking Leadership Roles in the Vatican
The percentage of Vatican employees who are women grew from 19.2% to 23.4% during the first decade of the last pontificate. VATICAN CITY — Religious sisters and consecrated women are a formidable presence inside Vatican City State and the Roman Curia, with recent years seeing their number and prominence rise. The increasing presence of women […]
Pope Leo: Slain Lebanese Priest Was ‘True Shepherd’
“I am close to all the Lebanese people at this time of grave trial,” the pope said on March 11. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday remembered Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite priest who died after being wounded in an Israeli bombing in southern Lebanon, and described him as “a true shepherd” […]
Vatican Promoting Dialogue on Cuba, Parolin Says
The Vatican secretary of state pointed to recent contacts with Cuban and U.S. officials as the Holy See seeks a dialogue-based solution on the island. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Holy See is promoting dialogue on Cuba and has taken “the necessary steps” with the aim of encouraging a negotiated solution […]
Bishop: Pope Leo XIV’s Algeria Visit Could Open Hearts to Peace
Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the pastoral visit will lead to ‘hearts opening to peace, a renewed commitment to coexistence, and a living witness to God’s glory through fraternity and mutual understanding.’ Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles based on the author’s recent reporting trip across Africa. Previous articles looked […]
ACN Warns Violence Threatens Middle East Christians
Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN, said she fears for the Christian presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions and violence. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian challenges posed by renewed violence in the Middle East, warning that the spiral of conflict could threaten […]
Cardinal Mathieu Evacuated from Iran Amid Conflict
Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated from his residence in the Iranian capital and arrived in Rome last weekend after witnessing the first days of military clashes. Amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu was evacuated […]
