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Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton

On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged
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How St. John Paul II’s Legacy Continues to Shape the Church’s Defense of Human Life

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s defense of the dignity of every human life has remained a defining

Italy’s ‘Boys’ Town’ Continues 73-Year Mission

ROME — Just 30 minutes outside the center of Rome, a quiet community has been transforming the lives
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What the Church believes about IVF

1 in 6 couples struggle with infertility worldwide.   Not being able to conceive can be a very
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and Father Davide Pagliarani, superior general of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX). | Credit: Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Pope Leo XIV pleads with SSPX to halt episcopal consecrations [Update]

The pontiff appealed to the traditionalist group to call off their planned episcopal consecrations — but their leaderʼs
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Pope Leo’s Full Letter to Superior General of the SSPX

Pope Leo XIV has issued a letter to the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) asking them
Pope Leo XIV processes out at the end of Mass for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on June 29, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV: Peter and Paul show the path to Christian unity

The pontiff celebrated Mass on June 29 and bestowed the pallium on 35 new archbishops. Pope Leo XIV
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla said the decision was communicated to the priest on June 20, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV dismisses schismatic Spanish priest

In 2024, the priestʼs obstinacy had previously led his bishop, José Ignacio Munilla, to remove him from any
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on June 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV prays for Venezuela quake victims at Angelus

The pope expressed solidarity with those affected by recent earthquakes, following a reflection on “detachment, loss and hospitality”
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the opening Mass of an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, the second of his pontificate, in St. Peter's Basilica on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV closes consistory with appeal to help world find God’s paths to peace

The pope thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during a two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections
Cardinal Gerhard Müller, former prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks during an interview with EWTN News In Depth on June 19, 2026. | Credit: EWTN News In Depth

Cardinal Müller calls SSPX consecrations schismatic, defends the Latin Mass

The former Vatican doctrine chief likened the Society of St. Pius X to the ancient Donatist schism, days
Participants in the 2026 March for Life in Rome. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Thousands take part in Rome’s March for Life

ROME — Thousands of people filled the streets of Rome on Saturday for Italy’s annual “Scegliamo la Vita”
Audience of the pope with representatives of Jesuit colleges and universities in North America | Credit: Vatican Media

Leo XIV encourages representatives of North American Jesuit colleges as they confront challenges

The pope reflected on the Jesuits’ four Universal Apostolic Preferences to address todayʼs challenges: the Spiritual Exercises, walking
A gathering of 178 cardinals take part in working groups during an extraordinary consistory held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Cardinals confront a ‘wounded world’ at opening of synodal consistory

The 178 cardinals attending the two-day consistory spoke of growing polarization within their respective societies. Confronting a world
Pope Leo XIV addresses 178 cardinals on the first of two days of discussions for the second extraordinary consistory of cardinals, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV defends synodal consistory as path to ‘grow in communion’ 

Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their “strong, explicit and public” support. Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV meets with the synod's 16th ordinary council at its offices near the Vatican on Thursday, June 26, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV meets with Synod on Synodality teams ahead of 2028 assembly

The pontiff met with the synod members to conclude a conference at the Vatican June 23-25. Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV speaks in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on May 27, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV sends 100K euros to Venezuela for humanitarian aid after major earthquakes

Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24. Pope Leo XIV
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Vaticano Updates: Pope Leo Warns SSPX of Schism, Highlights the Eucharist, and Vatican Rejects German Lay Homily Proposal

ROME — This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed growing concerns surrounding the Society of St.
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026 in Vatican City. (photo: Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV Convenes Second Consistory Amid Continued Concerns Over ‘Synodal’ Structure

ANALYSIS: Increased participation and opportunity to submit contributions to the Holy Father are new elements to the meeting,
The St. Pio Foundation in the United States released photographs of Padre Pio in 2024. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the St. Pio Foundation

Padre Pio statue appears to weep blood in Italian parish

A statue of Padre Pio in Italy has allegedly shed a tear of blood. The parish priest believes
Pope Leo XIV blesses the members of the Italian Swimming Federation after their private audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on June 25, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Sport is an opportunity for spiritual growth

The pope met with members of the Italian Swimming Federation at the Vatican on June 25. Pope Leo
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica viewed from the Vatican Gardens | Credit: Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News

Vatican hosts Christians, Dharmic faiths to strengthen fraternity in Europe

Representatives of Christianity and Dharmic religions present in Europe gathered in Rome this week to reflect on fraternity
Father Joseph Farrell, prior general of the Order of St. Augustine, presents Pope Leo XIV with a newly published anthology of his pre-papal writings, at the Vatican on May 4, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

English edition of Pope Leo XIV's early writings set for release

The book “Freedom Under Grace,” which contains the popeʼs writings from his time as an Augustinian friar, will
Pope Leo XIV addresses an audience of 28 writers from around the world, including Americans Marilynne Robinson, Elizabeth Strout, Phil Klay, Jonathan Safran Foer, and Paul Elie, at the Vatican on June 24, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Writing is an act of humanity that leads to God

The pope met with authors to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House. Pope Leo XIV

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