
Spain … France: Is Pope Leo revitalizing the Church in Europe?
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s September trip to France, a new survey highlights the profound spiritual impact of his recent visit to Spain.

Representatives from among the clergy, religious, lay men and women, parents, and children are all included in the 349 open causes in Spain as of 2026.

Father Gabriel Richard fled from persecution in France to serve in the fledgeling Catholic Church in America shortly after independence from Britain.

As July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Christ, Aleteia invites you to discover beautiful churches across the globe consecrated to this devotion.

In one of Latin America’s largest slums, the Church mobilized within hours of the Venezuelan earthquakes. A bishop’s account from the ground.

On the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo addressed a personal letter to the leader of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, which is planning a schismatic act on July 1.

Here's how to help after 2 earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, devastating the country. The Catholic community is leading the response.

The Vatican preserves a workforce steeped in centuries of papal history and tradition, including cobblestone artisans and discreet chair-bearers.

As Pope Leo XIV begins his weeklong apostolic journey to Spain, data reveals a nation torn between its deep Catholic roots and rapid secularization.

From Europe to the Americas, passing through Vietnam and the Seychelles, countless Catholic churches around the world display brilliantly colorful facades.

Here's a little mid-week fun for all pet-lovers and their faith-filled furry friends!

The Vatican's doctrinal chief confirms that the traditionalist group's planned episcopal ordinations without a papal mandate constitute a schismatic act.

On May 8, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first anniversary of his election. Here is a closer look at how his inaugural year compares to his predecessors.

From a former undocumented immigrant to the nation's youngest prelate, Pope Leo XIV's recent bishop appointments reflect a diverse Catholic Church in his homeland.

Pope Leo XIV just met with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, leader of the Anglican Communion. What is the geographical presence of Anglicans today?

Following Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to the continent, we explore the vibrant, diverse, and complex landscape of African Catholicism. Take a look at these maps.

Amanda Zurface and Brian Caulfield, who are working to promote the causes of two US "future saints," share the inside story.

Saints can be found in every country in the world, and the Catholic Church is beginning to recognize more and more outside of Europe.