Mass for the beginning of the Pontificate —
Leo XIV: “build a new world where peace reigns!”
di M.Michela NicolaisAt the inaugural Mass marking the start of his Petrine ministry as Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV outlined the…
Mass for the beginning of the Pontificate —
TO THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS —
Leo XIV: “Eliminate the root causes of all conflicts”
di M.Michela NicolaisIn his first audience to members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Leo XIV summarised the trajectory of papal diplomacy in…
Jubilee 2025 —
Jubilee of the Eastern Churches. Cardinal Sako (Chaldean Patriarch): “The dialogue of synodality and life is our contribution”
di Daniele RocchiAn estimated 5,000 pilgrims, including representatives of Eastern Catholic Churches, patriarchs and metropolitan bishops, have gathered at the Vatican for…
Portrait —
Leo XIV, a deep-hearted Augustinian. Father Di Lernia: “Humility is his defining trait”
di Riccardo BenottiFather Pasquale Di Lernia, secretary general of the Order of St. Augustine, describes Pope Leo XIV as “a man of…
Media —
Leo XIV: “Choose the path of a communication of peace”
di M.Michela NicolaisIn his first public audience, granted to journalists, Leo XIV called for communication to be disarmed, and to opt for…
Papal See —
Pope Leo XIV: the biography of the first North American Pontiff
di Marco CalvareseRobert Francis Prevost, the first Pope born in the USA, has chosen the name Leo XIV. In his first speech,…
Loggia of Benedictions —
Leone XIV is the new Pope: his first address
di M.Michela NicolaisAs of tonight, the Church has a North American Pope to guide the Barque of Peter. Below are the Pope’s…
SECURITY —
Total secrecy: how the Vatican is shielding the Conclave from the outside world
di Riccardo BenottiThe Conclave is shielded from outside interference by high-tech security measures, canonical restrictions and unprecedented logistical rigour. The Sistine Chapel…
Vacant Seat —
Conclave 2025: 37 cardinal electors from the Americas
di Riccardo BenottiA total of 37 cardinal electors from the Americas, representing diverse ecclesial contexts in terms of history, geographical location and…
REMEMBRANCE —
Timothy Schmalz: “I preserve Pope Francis’ legacy through art”
di Riccardo BenottiThe Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, renowned for his sculptures ‘Homeless Jesus’ and ‘Angels Unawares’, which feature prominently in the Vatican,…
Vacant office —
Conclave 2025: a universal College with 133 Cardinal Electors. European dominance remains amid a shift in balance
di Riccardo BenottiThe Conclave is set to begin on 7 May. There will be 133 cardinal electors, with a significant European presence.…
Pope Francis and Ukraine —
H.B. Sviatoslav Shevchuk (Kyiv): “May the Holy Spirit fill the hearts and minds of world leaders with the spirit of peace”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe reflections of Major Archbishop of Kyiv reflects upon Pope Francis’ funeral: the important presence of President Zelensky and the…
