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Pope Leo in the footsteps of Modern Popes

To the ends of the earth: during the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, we have seen
Pope Leo XIV speaks aboard the papal plane from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome, following an 11-day trip in Africa, April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV Concludes Apostolic Journey to Africa

From Africa to Rome, this week’s Vaticano updates highlight the global mission of the Church—marked by Pope Leo
Pope Benedict boarding the helicopter in Vatican Gardens. Credit: EWTN Vatican screenshot

Ratzinger Foundation Today: How Benedict XVI’s Theology Still Shapes the Church

When Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, few anticipated the intellectual movement his legacy would inspire. The Ratzinger
Pope Leo XIV during the Peace Meeting in Bamenda, Cameroon. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV in Africa: peace appeal, return to Hippo, and June Consistory

Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey in Africa is unfolding as a mission marked by appeals for peace, a
Good Friday's Station of the Cross at the Colosseum. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican. Pope Leo at prayer. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo’s First Via Crucis at the Colosseum

As Holy Week unfolds at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV is leading the Church through its most sacred
Nigerian Bishops Ad limina visit on March 14, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Nigerian Bishops Appeal to Pope Leo and Tensions Rise in the Middle East

This week’s Vaticano updates highlight urgent global concerns, from the Pope’s warning on modern warfare to escalating violence

The Link between the Annunciation and Good Friday

Ahead of Holy Week, the Church makes the Solemnity of the Annunciation—commemorating Mary’s “yes” and the moment of
Pope Leo at Wednesday's General Audience on March 18, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: “War Is Not a Spectacle”

Vaticano updates: from the responsibility of journalists in times of war to safeguarding in the Church, major legal

St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity

Happy Feast of St. Joseph!  Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by

Cardinal Gugerotti on the Christian East and the Role of Vatican Diplomacy

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti is one of the Vatican’s most experienced voices on the Christian East. Over the course

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution

This week in the Vatican, several developments highlighted the Church’s message of peace, pastoral closeness, and human dignity.

Women Saints and Women in the Vatican: the Feminine Genius

This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders to pursue
Pope Leo during his Lenten Spiritual Exercises. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Through Dialogue

In this week’s Vaticano updates, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for global peace, urging world leaders
Pope Leo at Sunday, March 1, 2026, Angelus Message. Credit: Vatican Media. Saint Augustine of Hippo receiving the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, painting by Philippe de Champaigne, 17th century. Credit: Public Domain.

Pope Leo XIV on Seeking God and Atheism

This week, Pope Leo XIV addressed a striking question from an atheist who paradoxically described himself as someone

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: A Vibrant and Hope-Filled Church in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first apostolic journey to Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and

A New App Inspired by St. Carlo Acutis

From the beginning of Lent in Rome to global diplomacy and digital evangelization, this week brought significant developments

Lent 2026 in Rome

This EWTN Vaticano episode explores four powerful Lenten themes unfolding in Rome — from the ancient Station Churches
Pope Leo at Sunday's Angelus from the Apostolic Palace on February 8, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Nigeria, Sends Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV addressed escalating violence in Nigeria, extended humanitarian aid to war-torn Ukraine, and approved key developments
The view of St. Peter's Basilica from Via della Conciliazione. Credit: Canva

Vatican News This Week: SSPX, Newman, Lateran Treaty, Candlemas, Lourdes

This week in the Vatican, relations with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) took a serious turn,
Pope Leo greets pilgrims after Wednesday's General Audience on February 4, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican: SSPX, Newman, and the Olympics

From gestures of peace ahead of the Winter Games to historic appointments and emerging tensions, this week’s Vaticano

Catholic AI and Human Dignity

Happy Feast of the Presentation of the Lord! Strolling through Rome, its grandeur can overwhelm. But for those
Pope Leo at Sunday's Angelus Message from the Apostolic Palace on January 25, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican: Pope Leo warns against “Fake News”

This week at the Vatican, Church leaders reflected on the credibility of Christian witness, the ethical challenges posed

Pope Leo’s First Full Year of His Pontificate in 2026

The latest news from the Vatican and the Holy Father: We have now entered what will be the first
Pope Leo at Wednesday's General Audience on January 21, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican news: Venezuela, FSSP, and Papal Journeys Ahead

From high-stakes Vatican diplomacy to renewed liturgical traditions and an expanding horizon of papal travel, this week’s Vaticano

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