Jubilee 2025 —
An estimated 5,000 pilgrims, including representatives of Eastern Catholic Churches, patriarchs and metropolitan bishops, have gathered at the Vatican for…
Portrait —
Father Pasquale Di Lernia, secretary general of the Order of St. Augustine, describes Pope Leo XIV as “a man of…
Media —
In his first public audience, granted to journalists, Leo XIV called for communication to be disarmed, and to opt for…
Papal See —
Robert Francis Prevost, the first Pope born in the USA, has chosen the name Leo XIV. In his first speech,…
Loggia of Benedictions —
As of tonight, the Church has a North American Pope to guide the Barque of Peter. Below are the Pope’s…
SECURITY —
The Conclave is shielded from outside interference by high-tech security measures, canonical restrictions and unprecedented logistical rigour. The Sistine Chapel…
Vacant Seat —
A total of 37 cardinal electors from the Americas, representing diverse ecclesial contexts in terms of history, geographical location and…
REMEMBRANCE —
The Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, renowned for his sculptures ‘Homeless Jesus’ and ‘Angels Unawares’, which feature prominently in the Vatican,…
Vacant office —
The Conclave is set to begin on 7 May. There will be 133 cardinal electors, with a significant European presence.…
Pope Francis and Ukraine —
The reflections of Major Archbishop of Kyiv reflects upon Pope Francis’ funeral: the important presence of President Zelensky and the…
INTERVIEW —
“His immense humanity and deep spirituality remain enshrined in my heart.” Cardinal Semeraro shares his personal memories of Pope Francis…
Synodal Journey —
The Second Synodal Assembly of the Churches in Italy drew to a close with the decision to postpone both the…
