
Why Rome’s “Baby Jesus” hospital is celebrating
Bambino Gesù has retained its place as Europe’s leading pediatric hospital, while climbing to an impressive fourth worldwide.

The plot next to the Mater Ecclesiae monastery now follows principles of care for creation set out in Laudato Si’.

At a meeting on artificial intelligence and human dignity, the Pope called for robust legislation, protection of families, and resistance to "technological colonialism."

On the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Leo XIV reflected on Peter sinking beneath the waves — and what that moment of failure reveals about faith.

A philosopher’s congress in early August taught me two things: why the Roman Empire expanded northward, and why August might actually be the best time to go.

The Holy See announced on July 6 that the upcoming event, convened by Pope Leo XIV, will take place October 7–14 to reflect on the legacy of “Amoris laetitia.”

They represent the full breadth of the Philippines, with one archbishop coming from each of the country’s three main island groups.

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published directives for traditionalist priests and laity wishing to rejoin the Catholic Church.

The Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal mandate on July 1. Under canon law, the excommunication was automatic. Rome’s decree the following day simply recorded it.

Following the illicit consecration of four bishops by the Society of St. Pius X, the Vatican secretary of state says he still hopes for a solution.

The Pope concluded two days of work with the College of Cardinals with a unanimous appeal for peace and a call to rebuild a culture of dialogue.

Addressing the College of Cardinals in Rome, the Pope asked for frank counsel, public support, and a shared commitment to missionary discernment.

Pope Leo XIV has called the world's cardinals to Rome this weekend to discuss "just war," the civilization of love, and the future of the Church.

Let us join in prayer with the entire Archdiocese of Rome in reparation for the theft of the Blessed Sacrament from a hospital, and for all sacrileges. The cardinal has given a prayer to pray (here).

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

At Castel Gandolfo, the pope addressed Iran, migration, his Spain trip, and the looming SSPX schism — all in an informal Tuesday exchange with waiting journalists.

Spain ends a 15-year papal absence as Leo XIV arrived at Barajas, received a state welcome, and delivered his 1st address on Spanish soil to the diplomatic corps.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has released the schedule for the June 26–27 extraordinary consistory, focusing on the latest encyclical and global peace.