EWTN News explains: What does it mean that the pope is both head of state and head of the Church?
What do the Holy Father’s two roles mean in the context of his day-to-day work as the visible
Author: Amira Abuzeid
Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war
The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle
Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A precious gift and a treasure to be shared’
Bishop Steven Lopes welcomed a Vatican document as a significant encouragement, calling it “an exhortation to live this
Pope Leo XIV reunites with his eighth grade classmates
Pope Leo XIV met with 10 of his eighth grade classmates in St. Peter’s Square at a recent
Vatican bank launches 2 new equity indexes aligned with Catholic principles
Two indexes with 50 companies each that adhere to Catholic social teachings were announced by the Vatican Bank
Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers
Reacting to Bishop Michael Martin’s Dec. 17, 2025, pastoral letter announcing the impending abolishment of altar rails and
Fact check: Did Pope Leo host a rave last week in Slovakia?
Social media lit up last week with claims that Pope Leo XIV “threw a rave” outside St. Elisabeth