COMMENTARY: As the SSPX moves toward unauthorized episcopal ordinations, Vatican II’s path to ‘Dignitatis Humanae’ sheds light on

COMMENTARY: The Pope’s call to be ‘made restless by history’ points to a path of honest engagement with

Attacks and counterattacks between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, have created a dire situation for Christians in

Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella hopes the pastoral visit will lead to ‘hearts opening to peace, a renewed commitment

On the 150th anniversary of Pius XII’s birth, Emilio Artiglieri pays tribute to the late wartime pontiff and

COMMENTARY: The Society of St. Pius X’s latest rejection of Vatican overtures must be called out for what

COMMENTARY: The Italian cardinal’s Ostpolitik diplomacy is considered a key to the collapse of European communism. It was

The Norwegian Trappist monk chosen to preach the Vatican’s Lenten retreat once called himself an atheist — and

ANALYSIS: Four new auxiliary bishops are expected to be appointed to the Diocese of Rome, following an upcoming

The beloved blessing of the throats on the feast of St. Blaise has outlasted empires, plagues and revolutions

Here are key things to know ahead of the Pope’s trip to Equatorial Guinea, which will be part

ANALYSIS: The Holy See and Iran have had a continuing dialogue in recent years. But the killing of

In an undelivered consistory address, the prefect for the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the

In interviews with EWTN News, ambassadors representing the European Union, Slovenia and Ukraine said they appreciated the Holy

Archbishop Imbamba thanked Pope Leo XIV for accepting the invitation to visit Angola. Angola is one of the

COMMENTARY: The famous phrase from Pope St. Paul VI is widely invoked in discussions about the Catholic Church.

COMMENTARY: Early signs from Leo’s first consistory suggest continuity with Pope Francis’ original pastoral vision — more in

Cardinals who spoke to the Register as they entered the consistory all said they welcomed the Pope’s decision

COMMENTARY: Hope helps us to stake our life on what Jesus has told us about this world and

COMMENTARY: A quarter century after the Jubilee of 2000, the Church is still asking why the evangelical hopes

As one pilgrim told the Register: ‘Hope takes on a radiant strength when thousands carry it together.’ As

Curial reform, synodality, and liturgy are on the agenda in the first such gathering of Pope Leo XIV’s

AI, electoral politics, and spiritual renewal in America are other themes set to shape the year ahead. While

COMMENTARY: The Church pauses in prayerful awe, looking at the year that has passed in the light of